Christopher Michael Barrios Jr.

Reading the story of this blessed little angel is heart breaking. I wonder how animals like those that took him are allowed to exist on this earth. How can we claim to be a civilized nation when we have monsters roaming freely?

 

All children are gifts from God. I believe God saw what was happening to one of his precious children and called him home before he could suffer too much. I have to believe that or my heart will be forever broken.

I can't understand the depravity of some humans....... I ask God for mercy for Christopher's family and loved ones. The pain they live with will take super human strength to survive.

 

May God bless each of you as you struggle to come to terms with this horrible crime. The beasts that took him will have to explain to God one day.

 

My deepest sorrow and condolescenes,

jane

My name is Jo Ann Webb and I am so very sorry for your loss of Christopher. He is such a beautiful child. My heart breaks for his Dad and family. I will be sending love to your family as you try to make it day to day missing Christopher and then having to go through the legal system and a trial. My daugther was killed at age 29 by a drunk driver. Krystal and her husband were taking their one year old twin sons home from Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville Fl when a drunk driver hit them and killed my child. If you have the energy please visit her site at

 www.krystal-long-duss.memory-of.com.

My heart breaks for little Christopher and each of his family.

 

Paula, when I read the poem "God's Child," I cried, literally sobbed.  My son Andrew, didn't grow in my womb either, but he grew within my heart.  Andrew died of head injuries sustained in an auto accident on July 16th, 2005.

To Christopher's family, this entire tragic death just breaks my heart.  He is such a handsome little man and to think of what he endured, well, it makes me literally want to strangle the people who did this to an innocent little boy.

Please know that your family and friends are in my prayers. I know that Andrew embraced Christopher as he walked through the gates of Heaven.  God Bless you all........Debi

Please visit Andrew's site if you feel as if you can.

http://andrew-collins.last-memories.com

Dear Barrios family, I can't even begin to tell you how deeply sorry I am for your loss. My heart aches everyday for your family. I have followed this case since day one. I was at work{in Madison WI} and glanced up at the tv screen, seeing a picture of this beautiful child missing.Christopher bares an uncanny resemblence to my son, and cant even begin to imagine. I watched the news when I got home and everyday after that praying for the safe return of your baby.To no avail... In Days the days that followed I decided to call Sue {Christophers Grandmother}and give my condolences. The day that Christopher was found I sobbed uncontrolably. As I'm sure the whole world did! Some thought I was crazy for calling Sue, even I thought I was. I have family in Georgia, and contacted her. Her name is Chari Lane. So from there she contacted the senator. Believe me when I say these people are going to pay for what they have done!!!!And Christophers story is going to change the world!It has to.And as for the people who ridicule the Barrios family, you know where you can go. Do you truly believe that when Christophers dad sent him off to school he thought it would be the last time he would ever see his baby again?! Think before you speak! If these monsters{pediphiles} want your child they will find a way.Do your homework, and your find many other children have fallen prey. So on a more offensive note  God bless you all barrios and Rodriguez family  know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers each and everyday.jUSTICE WILL PREVAIL!!!!!

I'm so very sorry about the passing of your son. I cant even imagin what you guys went/are going through right now. I wish only the best for your family and ill pray for you guys. God Bless 

Barrios Family and Friends,

 

You are facing challenges most people don't face in their lifetime and I'm so sorry for that, continue to be strong,continue to pray and continue fighting.

 

You are in my prayers. 

I just wanted to say that while I can't understand the pain you are going through losing a child, I do understand the pain of losing a loved one. This year I lost my pregnant niece in an auto "accident" and seven months later I lost her mother, my sister. This Christmas has been really hard on us as I know it is on all of you. We are all praying for you and your family to make it through this hard time. Christopher is such a beautiful child that all you have to do is look at his picture and want to pick him up and hug him hard.

GOD bless all of you!! 

Do you remember me
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies

Well, I'm all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I'm not a child
But my heart still can dream

So here's my lifelong wish
My grown up christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
and wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up christmas list

As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely
Wrapped beneath our tree

Well heaven surely knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal
A hurting human soul

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up christmas list

What is this illusion called the innocence of youth
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth
(there'd be)

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, oh
This is my grown up christmas list

This is my grown up christmas list

Barrios Family and Friends,

 

I know this is a difficult time for you and the holidays may make it even harder.  Please know that my family is praying for each and everyone of you.  God Bless you all and Christopher is blessed to have such strong supporters.

 

 

 

Tameka Alexander

 

Barrios Family,

 

We will not forget Christopher, I am praying for your family, I can't image your pain and the void in your life.  I didn't know Christopher but can't forget that glowing smile and those beautiful eyes.   I watch his video because I don't want to forget Christopher or how our justice system continues to fail the most vunerable and precious members of our society, our babies.  

I think of Christopher so much.  I didn't know him or your family but I get a more vibe when I look at Christopher's picture.  I know God needed another helpful soldier and only Christopher could fill the shoes.  You should be honored that GOd chose such a special boy Christopher to be with him.  I pray for you the family to gain some kind of comfort. His death was not in vain and he has touched so many lives during his short life on earth.  God bless you all!

I remember seeing Christopher's photo in the news when he was first abducted. He had such a sweet, beautiful face. He obviously would've grown into a handsome young man. I was saddened when I heard Christopher's body had been found. He had such a happy smile. Not to mention those beautiful hazel eyes that radiated total warmth and innocence. Seeing the photos in your gallery was almost too much to bear...what a sin what happened to this beautiful little boy. He didn't deserve it.

 

To his father: my heart and prayers go out to you. To Paula: you are a great woman to have loved and accepted Chris as your own. To Christopher's siblings: remember your brother all the days of your lives and grow up to be outstanding men and woman to honor your brother and parents. HE LIVES THROUGH ALL OF YOU. 

 

There are no words to even make sense of this tragedy. I could just cry thinking of what you've all lost. Therefore, my prayers to the entire Barrios family are not for healing because I don't think you can ever truly heal from something like this, but for acceptance. May God give you strength to bear the pain and sadness that will be part of your lives for a long, long time.

 

Paz y amor siempre.

 

 

WE GATHER TOGETHER
TO SAY A THANKSGIVING PRAYER,
WE ARE SADDENED BY OUR VACANT CHAIR,
THAT ONCE WAS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER, AND YOUR SILVER SMILE, WE BOW OUR HEADS AND SAY THESE WORDS,
THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS TINY LIGHT,
OUR ANGEL ,OUR BROTHER, OUR SON, OUR FRIEND,
WE PRAY FOR PEACE ,IN OUR TIME OF DISTRESS,
WE PRAY FOR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE TO FILL OUR HEARTS,
WE PRAY OH LORD,
WITH OUR HANDS RAISED TO HEAVEN,
IN THANKS FOR GIVING US OUR SHINING STAR CHRISTOPHER BARRIOS,
FOR YOU LITTLE BROTHER,
MAY YOU FIND EVERLASTING PEACE IN JESUS ARMS,
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO THE BARRIOS FAMILY

My name is Amber Norrell and my sister Lisa Norrell was murdered in 1998. Her killer has yet to be found. I am sorry for the loss of Michael barrios and my condolences to his relatives. I know how it feels but God will never put you through more then you can handle. Stay strong.

My Little Angel, being reading about Rowan Ford, the little girl that was attacked by her step father and a friend. She was also killed. I wonder why God allows animals like these to roam the earth. She was nine years old. Like you, she is an Angel now.

How I wish that I had never heard about You or Rowan. How I wish that you two could be here playing with your friends and family. My heart goes out to all families that loose a child in this manner. There are no words that I could use to express my feelings to your families.

I do know that You are both with the Lord. No pit stop in Purgatory for either one of You. By your innocence, pain and suffering that You both endured, You both earned a place in heaven.

I don't know when my time will come, but when I eventually make it to heaven, it will be a great pleasure to meet You Both, as well as my family and friends, and all other children that have met similar circumstances.

To the family: Christopher's story has touched my heart and my life in the most profound way.  I cried for Christopher's family, but I know he is at peace.  May GOD keep you under his ever- loving arms and give you the strength to take it one day at a time. 

I did not know you or your family Christopher. It was a honor to see the tributes to you. God has you safe in his loving arms. I will continue to keep you & your family & friends in my prayers. You are Gods precious Angel now. Looking at his precious smile, I can tell he's warming up Heaven. From one mother to another, Christopher knew & felt your love so strongly. He is watching over you now as you did with him. He is a beautiful child & he will forever be in your hearts & in your thoughts. I feel so much hatred & anger against the people who did this your innocent child. But they will get their day. You are in my prayers. I pray God will give you the strength to get through all of this.

i don't know you or your family, but i just need to say i am so sorry for their loss..may god bless you and your family..keep giving your family the strength they need to carry on..rest in peace little one for now you are an angel in gods home..

I cannot begin to express how Christopher's story touched the core of my soul. As I sit here writing this note, I'm crying. He was such a beautiful little boy, a trusting soul as all kids are.  I guess the thing that makes looking at his pictures so hard is that he could be a twin for my son, whose name is also Christopher.  Those monsters who violated his innocence will have to face God one day.  To Christopher's father, brother and grandma...I know you miss him, but he must have been something special for God to need him in Heaven.  There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of him when I look at my son.  May God's grace, peace and protection be with you always.  - Renee and Christopher

I thought of Christopher today, but that is nothing new.

I thought of Christopher yesterday, and will tomorrow too.

While being molested he cried and screamed in vain.

What made the Edenfields do that, they must be insane.

God took him by the hand and wiped his tears away,

brought back his lovely smile and made everything okay.

Each time I see his picture he seems to smile and say,

"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping, we'll meet in Heaven someday."

I thought of Christopher today, but that is nothing new.

I thought of Christopher yesterday and will tomorrow too.