Garion wrote out the following questions and took them to our pastor before he asked Jesus into his heart. He is now living in his forever home with Jesus.

Garion

1. Why did  Jesus die on the cross to take away our sins?

2. How do I  become a Christian?

3. How do I  become a member of this church?

4. Why do we all not go to heaven?

5. How to be baptized?

6. Why do we get baptized?

7. What do Christians do?

8. What is a sin?

9. If I sin can I still go to heaven if I am a Christian?

10. Why can’t we see Jesus?

11. How does Jesus talk to us?

12. Will he take care of my Grandfather?

13. Why do people go in front of the church after they get saved?

14.  Do I have to go in front of the church when I am saved?

15. Will I feel different when Jesus is in my heart?

2004, A story Garion wrote when he was 8 years old.

While on vacation in Ackerman Mississippi, Garion Tyler Hight rested peacfully in our arms while he entered the loving arms of Jesus Christ during a sudden accident on August 13, 2005 at 2:00pm

Garion was involved in an ATV accident while we were on vacation, visiting family. He WAS wearing his helmet. Behind a newly built shed at his great-granparents house was a temporary retaining wall that was normally blocked by a work truck. We just came in from riding and a few of us were preparing to head back out. Craig asked me if I wanted to drive Garion's ATV for a change of pace. Garion looked at me with those bright blue eyes and I smiled at him and said no. Garion then smiled back at me for the last time. He then looked at his daddy and asked if he could go over to where his great-grandparents were in the yard while he waited for us. Craig said yes. He followed the path the truck had made heading around the shed. 4 seconds later, not even out of first gear, he went over the 3 ft. retaining wall. It was approx. 1 ft. behind the shed, not enough time for Garion to see it and stop. I heard an aweful noise and ran towards Garion. I saw him laying under the ATV. His daddy and grandpa threw the ATV off of him and his grandma called 911. Calyn and Rylon were also there, and this has been so hard on them to have seen. I remember every detail of what I saw and what I heard. We talked to Garion telling him to stay strong, help was coming, and that we love him. There was a moment I had to look away, because I thought if I didn't see him laying there none of this would be real. I wanted so badly to die, and I thought I was. I watched my son take his last breath and it didn't matter what we or the paramedics did (we all tried EVERYTHING). The moment Garion was face to face with God, he wasn't going to want to come back home. He was home!
Garion died from cerebral head trauma, even though he was wearing a helmet. The back bar of the ATV hit the edge of his helmet, the weakest point, when it came down. His helmet couldn't sustain the impact. Even when you follow "the rules" accidents happen.

I love you Garion, and I am so sorry I couldn't stop this from happening. I would have given my life for yours in a heartbeat. I will be with you again, and it will then be forever. Until then, I will miss you like crazy.

LORD, WHY?
We were on vacation.
It was filled with family fun.
Garion couldn’t wait to come home
and brag about what he had done.
The Lord had other plans,
And though it is hard for me to accept,
But you went to be with Jesus
And in my heart you will always be kept.
Only 4 seconds after seeing your smile,
there was an accident.
It all happened so fast.
Daddy crying, holding you,
your Sister scarred and looking on,
Pap-pap yelled for help,
While Grandma Karen called 911.
Pop-pop used his strength and he tried to hold me up,
but all I could do was beg and plead
For the Lord to wake me up.
This couldn’t be happening,
it just wasn’t fair.
This was not your fault;
it shouldn’t have been you lying there.
Time stood still.
My heart was broken.
Tears filled my world.
I had nowhere to run.
That is when I realized
my worst nightmare had just begun.
I held you later that day.
You were in heaven,
but still I prayed,
"Lord give me another chance,
I wasn’t finished raising him, you’ll see.
I love this child with all my heart.
Please don't do this to me!"
I play this day over and over,
seeing you, hearing you,
No matter what I did;
it hurts to know that I couldn't protect you.
A few days later they allowed me to hold you again.
I sang our lullaby in your ear,
I couldn’t say goodbye,
Praying for a miracle
Wanting to see you open your eyes.
Mommy couldn’t give up hope
you were my child.
I love you with all my heart,
And I thought I would have you for a long, long while.
I cut your hair;
I needed a piece of you with me.
I kissed your boo-boos,
and your lips;
that will now have to last me
For what seems like an eternity.
I carried you home,
13 hours of driving.
Seeing your family and friends,
and having to say, "I am so sorry".
I begged the Lord again,
to give us all one last chance.
3 months have past son,
and it still doesn't seem real.
I hold your angel dust often,
And pray, asking God "WHY?"
He won't answer me;
Because He knows I wouldn't understand.
To me, nothing could be worth this pain
that I am living in.
Though it has been a struggle,
I have to trust in the Lord
And continue to fight to hold His hand.
He is the only person that can help me now,
As you, my Garion, walk through the promise land.
I love to hear stories,
and I often talk of you.
My life is incomplete,
and it has been so hard for me to continue.
Happy memories, and honoring you,
that is what, has helped pull me through.
Your Sister & Brother have gone back to school;
we have to drive by the ball field
you used to love playing on.
I can only weep,
and miss you, my oldest son.
Your school had mini-awards day.
This was the first time I wouldn’t hear your name.
Mommy had to pull it together,
because I know you would want me to be there
for your little brother and sister.
I hear the children outside playing
And I listen for your voice.
But nothing seems to be working
Because loosing you was not a choice.
We don’t have a reason to go to Cub Scout meetings.
Gold Rush was something you loved to do.
Instead that day I cried,
and thought of how I only wanted to be with you.
The top bunk remains empty,
as I tuck your brother and sister into bed.
I whisper, “I love you”
And imagine what might of or could have been.
Eating has become a chore,
It was something you loved to do.
Ice cream sandwiches,
Peanut butter pie,
Oh how I miss cooking for you!
Your chair at the table is still empty,
this is torture to my soul,
“What am I supposed to do Lord?
You’re the only one that can fix it all!”
Seeing families happy,
Celebrating the upcoming holidays.
We are reminded again
of how we miss you,
and how our lives will be forever changed,
in so many ways.
The days are getting colder;
the snow will be coming soon.
How will we have a snowball fight?
Without crying out for you.
People ask me how I am doing,
and I always say that I am fine.
They couldn't handle the truth,
but I really feel like I am dyeing.
My days are filled with tears,
and how I long to hold you again.
I feel like no one really understands,
this pain I am living in.

This is the day we had Garion's funeral. One of hardest days of our lives. I have written below something Garion continues to want you to know:

God loves you!  

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

Our sins separate us from God!
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (Romans 5:8)

We must turn to God for forgiveness!
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord” (Acts 3:19)

You must receive Jesus!
“Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12)
“that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” (John 3:15)

To receive Jesus we must totally surrender to Him!
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13)

Garion asked Jesus into his heart and is now in heaven continuing to witness what is real!

A special day that your best friends put together to celebrate your life. Mrs. Kim, Mrs. Tammy, & Mrs. Teri poured their love for you into honoring you in the most special way. Thank you everyone for loving our son, Garion, with all your hearts! This really meant so much to us, and it makes us smile to hear the stories everyone shared with us.