Examples of the custom bronze plaques available for order are shown below as actual size. Each plaque will hold up to 54 letters on three lines and will be permanently attached to the brick paver with a unique interlocking design and moisture-resistant adhesive. The paver is the size and color of a standard brick but has a specially designed indentation to hold the bronze plaque. The bricks border the memory pond in Azalea Gardens.

Commemorative pavers are $25 each. Your payment may be made and you can submit your text online through:
our donations portal,
or by calling 225.977.9303
or by emailing us at cathyarends@paracletia.org.

Remembering Melanie...

"It's okay to mention my child, my sweet little baby girl Melanie, the one that died you know. I loved my baby girl with all my heart... Don't worry about making me cry, because I'm already crying and grieving inside and out. My daughter is now in Heaven, but if it sounds selfish, I want her with me...The Lord sent me a guardian angel. Her name is Ms. Cathy Arends and she's been heaven sent to help me and comfort me through this devastation in my life. I held my little angel as she was wrapped in a beautiful pink blanket. I cried and cried as I rocked her in my arms, my face drenched with tears that wet her forehead.

I wanted her to know how much I love her - so many did not express their love for my little Melanie. I sang to her softly and in a low voice just for her. The song was called Precious Lord. My baby had no preacher, no flowers...all she had was me, her mom, and Ms. Cathy. I have a hole in my heart and I deeply grieve my little Melanie. I love you forever."

Mommie