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| I believe in the existence of angels all around us. This page is dedicated to them. Many people in my life have left this world to go on to a better place. I feel safe knowing that they have become angels I personally know to watch over all of us. I hope you feel a sense of love and peace as you view this special page. |
| Karla, my favorite angel, while she was here on Earth. She was my best friend from kindergarten all the way until she passed on when we were both 16 years old. Asthma took her life but not her zest and exhuberance for it. When I think of her it comforts me to hear the song "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler. She truly was the wind beneath my wings. She was the best friend one could ever wish for. I remember a day about 3 years after her death when I finally could bring myself to visit her gravesite. It was a very emotional outpouring. When I got in my car to leave I couldn't believe my ears when I heard on the radio, "Wind Beneath My Wings." A little hello from Karla? I like to think so. |
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| This is my cousin John, who graced this earth for a short 16 years. I was adopted as a baby, but met my biological family one year after John passed on. It seemed so unfair that I wasn't able to meet him. But when I thought about it I I guessed he was part of the reason I was "found" by my family. He played the guitar in his own band and now he's strumming some great music with the other angels. Karla played 8 instruments, but the trumpet was her favorite. I envision John and Karla making the greatest music ever, together. |
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| This is the man I knew as Dad. He adopted me as an infant then left me on this earth without him when I was 16. He was a kind, gentle man who never gave me a spank, even once, despite the fact I frustrated him plenty. He laid down the laws of the house but managed to keep his gentle nature. Within a month after his wife died, my adopted mother, he discovered he had lung cancer. It took his life three months later.He didn't show his humorous side much, but now I'm sure he is up in heaven laughing with his favorite comedian, Jackie Gleason. |
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| This is the mother-in-law I never met,though there have been times I have felt she is with my husband and I. She went to heaven in 1981, a victim of asthma. She was a young-at-heart, loving, funny lady. She raised five children then went to join her infant daughter she lost long ago. I wish I had met her. Though I never did, I miss her. |
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| Some angelic songs in MIDI form |
| Click on the titles to hear them. |
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| It must have been cold there in my shadow, to never have sunlight on your face. You were content to let me shine, that's your way. You always walked a step behind. So I was the one with all the glory, while you were the one with all the strength. A beautiful face without a name, for so long. A beautiful smile to hide the pain. Did you ever know that you're my hero and everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, 'cause you are the wind beneath my wings. It might have appeared to go unnoticed, but I've got it all here in my heart. I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it. I would be nothing without you. Did you ever know that you're my hero and everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, 'cause you are the wind beneath my wings. Fly, fly, fly away, You let me fly so high. Oh, fly, fly, So high against the sky, so high I almost touch the sky. Thank you, thank you, thank God for you, The wind beneath my wings. |
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| Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven? Would it be the same if I saw you in heaven? I must be strong and carry on, 'cause I know I don't belong here in heaven. Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven? Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven? I'll find my way through night and day. I just can't stay here in heaven. Time can bring you down. Time can bend your knees. Time can break your heart, have you begging please, begging please. Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure, And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven. Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven? Would it be the same if I saw you in heaven? I must be strong and carry on, 'cause I know I don't belong here in heaven. |
| Spend all your time waiting for that second chance. for a break that would make it ok. There's always one reason to feel not good enough, and it's hard at the end of the day. I need some distraction, oh beautiful release. Memory seeps from my veins. Let me be empty and weightless and maybe I'll find some peace tonight. In the arms of an angel fly away from here, from this dark, cold hotel room and the endlessness that you fear. You are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie. You're in the arms of the angel, May you find some comfort here. So tired of the straight line, and everywhere you turn there's vultures and thieves at your back, and the storm keeps on twisting. You keep on building the lie that you make up for all that you lack. It don't make no difference, escaping one last time. It's easier to believe in this sweet madness, oh, this glorious sadness, that brings me to my knees. In the arms of an angel fly away from here, from this dark, cold hotel room and the endlessness that you fear. You are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie. You're in the arms of the angel, May you find some comfort here. You're in the arms of the angel, May you find some comfort here. |
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| Was walking home from school on a cold winter day. Took a shortcut through the woods and I lost my way. It was getting late, and I was scared and alone. But then a kind old man took my hand and led me home. Mama couldn't see him but he was standing there. And I knew in my heart he was the answer to my prayers. Oh, I believe there are angels among us, sent down to us from somewhere up above. They come to you and me in our darkest hours, to show us how to live, to teach us how to give, to guide us with a light of love. When life held troubled times and had me down on my knees, there's always been someone there to come along and comfort me; A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand, a phone call from a friend just to say "I understand". And ain't it kind of funny that at the dark end of the road someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope. Oh, I believe there are angels among us, sent down to us from somewhere up above. They come to you and me in our darkest hours, to show us how to live, to teach us how to give, to guide us with a light of love. They wear so many faces, show up in the strangest places, to guide us with their mercy in our time of need. Oh, I believe there are angels among us, sent down to us from somewhere up above. They come to you and me in our darkest hours, to show us how to live, to teach us how to give, to guide us with a light of love. |
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| When Tomorrow Starts Without Me |
| When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, And said my place was ready, In heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye, For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, So much yet to do. It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving without you. I thought of all the yesterdays, The good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, And all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, Just even for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you, And maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized, That this could never be, For emptiness and memories, Would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity, And all I've promised you." Today for life on Earth is past, But here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, But today will always last, And since each day's the same way, There's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, So trusting and so true, Though there were times you did some things, You knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven And now at last you're free. So won't you take my hand And share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart. |
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