In Memory
March 25, 1972-March 1, 1974
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped His arms around you,
And whispered "Come to Me".
You didn't deserve what you went through,
And so He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.
And when I saw you sleeping
So peaceful, free from pain.
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
I'll lend you for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while she lives,
And mourn for when she's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you, til I call her back,
Take care of her for me.
She'll bring her charms and gladden you.
And should her stay be brief,
You'll have her lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give her all your love?
Not think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to call,
To take her back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joy this child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness,
We'll love her while we may.
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for her,
Much sooner than we planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.
Letter from Heaven
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 sadness: Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy, just because I'm 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 are 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 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 happy years.
Because you're 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 that 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 o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many roads to climb;
But together we can do it, by taking one day at a time.
It was always 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 in 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 somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody, who is feeling sad and 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 remember when it's time for you to go....from that body to be free.
Remember, you're not going..... you're coming here to me.