To My Dearest Family,
Some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of saddness;
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I am out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon, and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family. They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much we have to do, to help our mortal man,"
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And I will be beside you everyday and week and year,
And when you're sad, I'm standing there to wipe a tear.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over,
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.
And to my many friends, trust God knows what is best.
I'm still not far from you, I'm just beyond the crest.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented.....that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made someone smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face,
That's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
And when it's time for you to go....from that body to be free.
Remember you aren't going....you're coming here to me.
And I will always love you from that land way up above.
Will be in touch again soon.
Author Unknown
If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep
I would tuck you in more tightly, and pray the Lord your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you walk out the door
I would give you a hug and a kiss and call you back for more.
If I knew it would be the last time I would hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape every action and word so I could play them back everyday.
If I knew it would be the last time I could spare an extra minute or two,
I would stop and say "I love you," instead of assuming you know I do.
If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day.
Well, I'm sure you'll have so many more so I can just let this one slip away.
For I'm sure there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight.
And we will always get a second chance to make everything alright.
There will always be another day to say our I love you's.
And certainly another chance to say "anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong and today is all I get
I'd like to say how much I love you, and hope we never forget
Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone young or old alike.
And today might be the last time you get to hold your loved one tight.
So, if you're waiting for tomorrow why not do it today.
For if tomorrow never comes you'll surely regret the day
That you didn't take the extra time for a smile or a hug or a kiss.
And you were too busy to grant someone what turned out to be their last wish.
So hold your loved one close today, whisper in their ear
Tell them how much you love them and that you will always hold them dear.
So say, "I'm sorry" or "please forgive me" or "thank you" or "it's ok"
And if tomorrow never comes, you won't regret today!
Author Unknown
And memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven
To bring you home again.
No farewell's were spoken,
No time for goodbye,
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness,
And secret tears will flow,
What is meant to me to lose you,
No one will ever know.
Author Unknown
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quit birds in circling flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
Author Unknown
A Bridge Called Love
It takes us back to brighter years,
to happier sunlit days and to precious
moments that will be with us always.
Bridge Called LoveA Bridge Called Love
And these fond recollections
are treasured in the heart
to bring us always close to those
from whom we had to part.
There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above
It keeps our dear ones near us
It's the bridge that we call love.
Author Unknown
Your loss has left a hole in your heart.
That hole never goes away...
you learn to live with it.
With acceptance of the loss
and changes in your life,
the pain lessens.
Eventually memories fill up the space,
but it never goes away.
Then, when you least expect it,
a memory spills out
of the hole in your heart
and washes you clean again with tears.
Think of it as a "MEMORY HUG"
Author Unknown
sorrow out of death is to
take love out of life."
Author Unknown