I'm Everywhere

Dearest Mommy & Daddy

You Will Be Missed

A Letter From Heaven

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me

He Only Took My Hand

Hold Us Up, Lord

The Cord

A Dad's Grief

God's Lent Child

I'm Everywhere

Mom and Dad, Don't mourn for me.
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
And within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone, but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
As long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight.
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach.
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around.
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in spring,
he first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine
And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
You can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees
And you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, I'm everywhere.

~~Author Unknown~~

Dearest Mommy & Daddy

When you wonder

The meaning of live and love

Know that I am with you

Close your eyes and feel me kissing you

In the gentle breeze across your cheek

When you begin to doubt

That you shall ever see me again

Quiet your mind and hear me

I am in the whisper of the Heavens

Speaking of your love

When you lose your identity

When you question who you are where you are going

Open your heart and see me

I am the twinkle of the stars

Smiling down upon you

Lighting the path for your journey

When you awaken each morning

Not remembering your dreams

But feeling content and serene

Know that I was with you

Filling your nights with thoughts of me

When you linger in the remnant pain

Wholeness seeming so unfamiliar

Think of me

Know that I am with you

Touching you through the shared tears

Of a gentle friend easing the pain

As the sunrise illuminates the desert sky

As that breathtaking brilliance

Awakens your spirit

Think of our time together

All to brief...but ever brilliant

When you are certain of us together

When you are certain of your destiny

Know that God created that moment in time

Just for us

I am with you always

~Author Unknown~

YOU WILL BE MISSED

You will be missed.
Like the sunshine when its winter
Like the light when you are in the dark
Like a cup of water when you are thirsty
Like a long stroll through the park
YOU WILL BE MISSED.

Like a little cash when you are broke
Like a little joy when you're sad
Like food when you are hungry
Like the wonderful times we have had
YOU WILL BE MISSED.

We are sorry you had to leave us.
But we know you are in good care.
And every night we close our eyes
For your beaufiful soul we shall say a prayer.

But no matter how sad we come to be,
We know your forehead the angels hath kissed.
They have embraced you with their wings
Because among them you were missed.

So soar high and be free
Because you are home and we know this.
But until it's our time, we want you to know
You were loved and YOU WILL BE MISSED.

~~Author Unknown~~

A Letter From Heaven

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say,
Though first of all to let you know that I arrived OK.
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 because I am out of sight,
Remember I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
Heavens warmth covered me and 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.
We need you here so badly, you're part of our great plan,
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things that were wished for me to do,
And foremost on that list - was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in your 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 a while; it helps relieve the pain.
Remember there would no flowers unless there was some rain.

I wish I could explain to you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
One thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over,
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

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 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 me at night.."My day was not in vain".
So now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.

So if you meet someone 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 it's time for you to go from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.

Author Unknown

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me

If 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 left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
The 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 your life on earth is past,
But here life 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.

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 come and 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.

by Martha White

He Only Took My Hand

Last night while I was trying to sleep,
My son's voice I did hear,
I opened my eyes and looked around,
But he did not appear.

He said, "Mom, you've got to listen,
You've got to understand,
God didn't take me from you, mom,
He only took my hand.

When I called out in pain that day,
The moment that I died,
He reached down and took my hand,
And pulled me to His side.

He pulled me up and saved me
From the misery and pain.
My body was hurt so badly,
I could never be the same.

My search is really over now,
I've found happiness within,
All the answers to my empty dreams
And all that might have been.

I love you all and miss you so,
And I'll always be nearby.
My body's gone forever,
But my spirit will never die.

And so, you must all go on now,
And live, and understand...
God did not take me from you,
He only took my hand."

Author Unknown

Hold Us Up, Lord
By Linda Elrod

Lord, we know you are always busy,
For you’ve many things to do
But when sorrow overcomes us
We’ll need to talk to you.

For we’ve lost someone precious
And they’re with you there above,
And it’s someone that we needed
And it’s someone that we love.

We are feeling lost and all alone
And though we do believe
We need you Lord to hold us up,
To help us while we grieve.

Please give us strength and courage, Lord,
To bear what we must bear,
And nudge us when our faith is weak,
To remind us that you are there.

Give us hope for tomorrow
Tell us life will go on,
Show us Lord, that all this darkness
Will be followed by the dawn.

You have led us through so many things
You’ve pulled us through before.
Hold us up Lord, til we’re through this
And we are strong once more.

The Cord

We are connected,
My child and I, by
An invisible cord
Not seen by the eye.

It's not like the cord
That connects us 'til birth
This cord can't be seen
By any on Earth.

This cord does it's work
Right from the start.
It binds us together
Attached to my heart.

I know that it's there
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
From my child to me.

The strength of this cord
Is hard to describe.
It can't be destroyed.
It can't be denied.

It's stronger than any cord
Man could create.
It withstands the test
Can hold any weight.

And though you are gone,
Though you're not here with me,
The cord is still there
But no one can see.

It pulls at my heart.
I am bruised...I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.

I am thankful that God
Connects us this way
A mother and child
Death can't take it away!

~~Author Unknown~~

A Dad's Grief

It must be very difficult
To be a man in grief,
Since "men don't cry" and "men are strong"
No tears can bring relief.

It must be very difficult
To stand up to the test
And field the calls and visitors
So she can get some rest.

They always ask if she's all right
And what she's going through.
But seldom take his hand and ask,
"My friend, but how are you?"

He hears her crying in the night
And thinks his heart will break.
He dries her tears and comforts her,
But "stays strong" for her sake.

It must be very difficult
To start each day anew
And try to be so very brave--
He lost his baby too.

~~Author Unknown~~

God's Lent Child

I'll lend you for a little while
A child of mine, God said,
For you to love her 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 till I call her back,
Take care of her for me?

She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
And should her stay be brief,
You'll have these precious memories
To comfort you through 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 searched the whole world over,
For teachers kind and true;
And from the throngs that crowd life's lane
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 child back again?

It seems to me I heard them say,
Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joys a 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.

And should the Angels call for her,
Much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.

By Edgar A. Guest