Bon Voyage, my dearest friend,
I'll not say good-bye.
God's speed and all good wishes,
Spread your wings; for you can fly.
Now, consider aren't you lucky,
With God, you soon will talk.
And with His precious angels,
You will fly and you will walk.
I trust you'll meet old friends,
Who have passed on before.
And dear family loved ones,
There at heaven's door.
Please give God a message,
Please speak to Him direct.Say,
I cannot give you up,
No - not completely - yet.
Your friendship is too valuable,
I cannot let you go,
I plan to stay in touch with you.
From here on earth below.
I plan to keep on talking,
To both the Lord and you.
Three-way conversations,
Are a choice of mine, too.
Do you understand it now,
Like the song said that you should?
Oh, precious, loving sister,
I was so sure you would.
The mystery now is solved,
No more questions to be asked.
Be at peace now in God's bosom,
You are safe at home at last.

~A MESSAGE FROM HEAVEN~

PERHAPS YOU AREN'T READY YET
TO HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE....
PERHAPS YOU THOUGHT OF THINGS
YOU WISH YOU SAID ~ WELL SO HAVE I.
FOR ONE THING, I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU
NOT TO WORRY ABOUT ME....
I'M WITH THE LORD IN HEAVEN NOW~
YOU KNEW THAT 'S WHERE I'D BE.
I'M SORRY THAT YOU'RE FEELING SAD,
FOR I'M HAPPY NOW....
I'VE ASKED THE LORD TO EASE YOUR HURT
IT'S HARD AT THE BEGINNING,
BUT I KNOW YOU'LL MAKE IT THROUGH....
I HOPE IT HELPS TO KNOW
THAT I'LL BE WAITING FOR YOU.

Almost Home
For several day's,
I was there.
Right at heaven's door,
Closer and closer I did come,
To be with you no more.
Louder and louder I did knock,
But He wouldn't let me in.
He sent me back as if to say,
Go start your life again.
So many things you've left undone,
Things that you must do.
When you've completed all my list,
That's when I'll come for you.
But once again I did try,
To get through that special door.
But once again, He ignored my knock,
And sent me back once more.

A Letter From Heaven

To those I love,since I parted,
you have been sharing so much of me
with those around you.
The memories are so fresh and real.
You hold on to me so tightly in your hearts -
where we shall always be.

Your concern has always been for me,
but I wonder how you are doing.
You will never know all of the prayers
that have been prayed for you,
the tears that have been shed over your grief
and the concern that has been shown
for you in a multitude of ways,
but I find it so comforting to know you
haven't been left alone.

Please know that I am not alone, either.
The death that hurt you the most
has given me the gift of eternal life.
God's promises have been fulfilled in me.
When I left you, God was there,
waiting,just as He promised.
I'm surrounded by perfect love.
Never let anyone tell you God doesn't exist.
If you need to be mad at Him for a while,
that's okay; He can handle it.
But never let hate, anger or bitterness
fuel you emotions.
Talk to Him and let him talk to you.
Listen for Him in the voices of the people
who love and care about you,
and let His Word reassure you
that we are doing just fine.

It is comforting to know
that you hold me so close
while struggling with the prospect of letting me go.
Eternity is not "out there," eternity is now!
I have simply moved a little farther ahead of you.
Remember that God never wastes anything -
especially love.
The love that we shared on earth
will be even greater in Heaven.
For now, you must rest assured
that I'm safe in God's perfect love.
I would like you to take
some of the love you have for me
and share it with those around you.
You can never run out of love -
the more you give away, the more you will have.
And let others love you. You are worth loving.
Life is forever.
Mine has changed in the twinkling of an eye
while yours is changing day-by-day
and minute-by-minute.
Though your lives will never be the same,
that does not mean that they cannot be filled with peace,
joy and love.

Always look to the future.
Don't be afraid of tomorrow -
God's already there. Be patient with yourselves.
You will make some mistakes,
and you will even find yourselves not
thinking about "us" from time to time.
That's all right too.
All of mine needs are being met;
you need to take care of you.
Hold onto one another, help each other,
give hope and love to all you meet.
Above all, be prepared to welcome others
into your world of grief and mourning.

You are being taught valuable lessons
that will need to be passed along.
Some will not have your strength,
many will not have your faith,
and most will feel they are all alone;
but all will need the love and understanding
only you will be able to give.

Now, your pain is the only credential
you need to minister to others.
When you think of me, never think of me as being alone. Think of us smiling, laughing and enjoying
that entire god has prepared for us.

Finally, never believe you are alone.
Do not focus on what you have lost,
but look always at what you have left.
People who love you
and care about you surround you.
Live with them, love with them,
share with them and laugh with them.
Make every day a celebration of life -
a life that will never end.
We will meet again, and until we do,
know that we are very proud of you
for never giving up.
I love you!

If I Should Die

If I should die before I wake,
don't cry for me, for goodness sake.
Please smile and laugh, so I can see,
a small request, I ask of thee.

If I should go, before light of day,
I'll touch your soul, in some small way.
So you will know, that I was there,
to show you how much, I really do care.

If I should be here, at the break of dawn,
we'll laugh and smile, and walk along.
I wish I knew, when I had to go,
all this wondering, hurts me and you so.

If I should be here, when night falls,
we'll listen to the whippoorwill, as he calls.
And then you'll set, down beside me,
and hold me close, so tenderly.

"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me"
If I should be here tomorrow, and the next day too,
we'll both be happy, no feeling blue.
I'll never ask more, then you feel you can give,
without your love, there's little reason to live.

Your friendship has always, meant so much,
you always give me, that sweet warm touch.
If I should go, before you do,
I'll keep a place reserved, just for you.

Be strong my Dear, do not be weak,
let no tears fall, from your cheek.
If I should die before I wake,
Please don't cry...
that's a promise to me,
you have to make.

If Tomorrow starts without me
And I'm no longer here,
Only think of the good times,
Please don't shed a tear.

Don't regret the hard times,
That you have put me through.
Or the heartaches I've endured,
Because you never knew.

My heart was complicated,
It tried to make amends,
Remember how so very much,
I wanted to remain friends.

But you could not deal with that,
You wanted so much more,
Something I could not give you,
So many times, I tried before.

But when that day arrives,
And you think back to when,
How I asked for understanding,
For friendship from within.

I shall never hold sad thoughts,
To a love I could not fulfill,
But many times how I wished,
Life wouldn't be, so far uphill.

So please my dear forgive me,
That as your lover, I cannot be,
I cannot control what's in my heart,
So now, I must set us both free.

You say you owe me nothing,
And I guess you feel that in your heart,
So live you life without regrets,
As now we will depart.

I've asked God for forgiveness,
As only one can do,
And I believe He'll bless me,
And let me see this through.

So when the sun comes up tomorrow,
And I'm not here to say hello,
Just keep your smile....have good thoughts,
As those, will see you through.

If Tomorrow starts without me
And I'm no longer here,
Only think of the good times,
Please don't shed a tear.
Don't regret the hard times,
That you have put me through.
Or the heartaches I've endured,
Because you never knew.
My heart was complicated,
It tried to make amends,
Remember how so very much,
I wanted to remain friends.
But you could not deal with that,
You wanted so much more,
Something I could not give you,
So many times, I tried before.

But when that day arrives,
And you think back to when,
How I asked for understanding,
For friendship from within.
I shall never hold sad thoughts,
To a love I could not fulfill,
But many times how I wished,
Life wouldn't be, so far uphill.
So please my dear forgive me,
That as your lover, I cannot be,
I cannot control what's in my heart,
So now, I must set us both free.
You say you owe me nothing,
And I guess you feel that in your heart,
So live you life without regrets,
As now we will depart.
I've asked God for forgiveness,
As only one can do,
And I believe He'll bless me,
And let me see this through.
So when the sun comes up tomorrow,
And I'm not here to say hello,
Just keep your smile.... have good thoughts,
As those, will see you through.

MISS ME
BUT
LET ME GO
Daughters please 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.
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.

Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land:
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more, day by day,
You tell me of our future that you planned:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that I once had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be said.

To Those I Love
If I should ever leave you,
Whom I love
To go along the silent way. . .
Grieve not.
Nor speak of me with tears.
But laugh and talk of me
As if I were beside you there.
(I'd come. . .I'd come,
Could I but find a way!
But would not tears and
And grief be barriers?)
And when you hear a song
Or see a bird I loved,
Please do not let the thought of me
Be sad. . .for I am loving you
Just as I always have. . .
You were so good to me!
There are so many things
I wanted still to do. . .
So many things I wanted to say
to you. . . Remember that
I did not fear. . . It was
Just leaving you
That was so hard to face.
We cannot see beyond. . .
But this I know:
I loved you so. . .
'twas heaven here with you!

Turn Again to Life
If I should die and leave you here a while,
be not like others sore undone,
who keep long vigil by the silent dust.
For my sake turn again to life and smile,
nerving thy heart and trembling hand
to do something to comfort other hearts than thine.
Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine
and I perchance may therein comfort you.

I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.
For everything there is a season,
and a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born and a time to die;
A time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time for war, and a time for peace.

All Is Well
Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way,
which you always used
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household
world that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect,
without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It the same as it ever was,
there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you,
for an interval,
somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well.

Life Goes On
If I should go
before the rest of you
Break not a flower
Nor inscribe a stone
Nor when I am gone
Speak in a Sunday voice
But be the usual selves
That I have known

Weep if you must
Parting is hell
But life goes on
So .... sing as well

Indian Prayer
When I am dead
Cry for me a little
Think of me sometimes
But not too much.
Think of me now and again
As I was in life
At some moments
it's pleasant to recall
But not for long.
Leave me in peace
And I shall leave you in peace
And while you live
Let your thoughts be with the living.



If I should go tomorrow
It would never be goodbye,
For I have left my heart with you,
So don't you ever cry.
The love that's deep within me,
Shall reach you from the stars,
You'll feel it from the heavens,
And it will heal the scars.


He is Gone

You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he lived,
You can close your eyes and pray
that he will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see
all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty
because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love
that you shared,
You can turn your back on tomorrow
and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow
because of yesterday.

You can remember him
and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory
and let it live on,
You can cry and close your mind
be empty and turn your
back,
Or you can do what he would want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

The Final Journey
I walked around the streets of Heaven.
My angel gave me the guided tour.
I was shown the mansions on the hilltop.
One of those mansions was mine for sure.
I saw a group of angels in lei of roses.
All of their faces sparkled like gold.
I was suddenly drawn toward them.
The picture began to suddenly unfold.
The group of angels seemed to be bonded.
They were smiling as if I also belonged.
I heard one of them say to me...
Your words on earth made my mommy strong.
You wrote words of comfort for my Dad.
You helped his heart to live.
Your words reached inside my mom's heart...
And taught her to somehow forgive.
We were with you on your journey through life.
Not once did we ever leave your side.
You somehow helped our Moms & Dads...
You listened each time they cried.
We see the love you have for our moms & dads.
We see the love that each word brings.
Now it's our turn to give you peace of mind.
And to be your Angel with Golden Wings...!

The Gateway To Heaven
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.

Walking to Heaven
As I walk up to the Pearly Gates,
My thoughts rest upon you.
For I see your life without me,
I feel your grief too.
I see your tear streaked face;
I hear your lonely thoughts.
As we have our meeting,
the meeting from heart to heart.
Ahead of me there is a light,
It shines so bright and clear,
It beckons to me, calls my heart,
A voice says,
"Come near, Come here."

As my feet trod across the space,
between this beautiful place, and me.
I reach out and grasp
the gate handle of gold,
it swings wide open,
I step through and behold!
If you could only see what I now see,
You would no longer cry,
You would no longer grieve.
For where I am is splendor,
A place of beauty so rare,
A place of love and joy,
It's description beyond word,
beyond compare.

Again I hear the voice,
the one that calls my name.
As my eyes fall upon Him,
I know I'll never be the same.
His arms stretch before Him,
for a welcoming embrace.
He glows with the light of love,
and all truth is upon His face.

All pain is gone from me,
I experience only love,
It is so much better
then I ever dreamed of!
All around me there is music,
Songs of angels everywhere,
And now I see to the ends of rainbows,
and I smell flowers in the air!
There is no need to grieve,
I have not left you,
I did not leave...
For I am in the warmth of the breeze,
I am in the blue of the sky,
I am in the shade of the trees,
I am in the tears that you cry.
We will be reunited
when your purpose on earth is done.
When you too are welcomed
into the embrace of the Son.
For now you must stay,
others need you there,
To help them learn so many things,
To share...and to care.
So please don't shed tears for me,
or miss me so in vain,
For I fulfilled my purpose,
For which to earth I came.
Now the gate is closed behind me,
Rejoice with me in glee.
And know I never leave you,
I never cease to be.

I had a safe trip.
The angels carried me
safely into Father Abraham's bosom.
Oh, the thrill I felt
when I met the one that died for me!
And no matter what you've heard,
there are just no words
to describe the glories
that surround him.

I'm satisfied here;
every need's been supplied.
Just wait till you see my new home.
I'm satisfied
because there's no sin here,
no murders, no divorce,
no abortions, and no need to ever have locks
on the doors.
Perfect peace reigns here.
I'm satisfied
because there's no sickness.
Why, I've never felt better in my life!
I have a brand new body just like Jesus.
And oh,
I wish you could hear the singing.
David played his harp today,
and a great crowd gathered
by the river of life
and sang a new song.
Of course,
the angels couldn't sing that song,
but they sure were listening.
It's really wonderful here,
because there are no strangers.
Everyone knows me by name.

Seems like I've been here forever.
And you know one of the nicest things,
night and darkness never comes.
It's light here all the time,
for Jesus himself is the light of the city.
Please, remember,
I'm safe, I'm satisfied,
and I'm not sick anymore.
There will be no need for me
to write again,
because I was told today
that nothing here ever changes.

In closing, the only thing
that would make this wonderful
place more complete is for all my family
and friends to join me
here in Heaven.

Though I am dead,
grieve not with tears;
Think not of death
with sorrowing and fears;
I am so near
that every tear you shed
Touches me,
although you think me dead.
But when you laugh
and sing in glad delight,
Thy soul is lifted upwards to the height,
And I, though dead,
will share your joy in living
Old men forget!" Aye! It may well be so:
But youth remembers all the magic spun
And woven in the warm fraternal glow
Of your companionship.
Your day is done?
It is not true.
You know you left behind
A memory of courage which the years
Can but increase.
And we, your heirs will find
That in good truth
there's nothing here for tears.

So be it. This your legacy to youth -
To make the best of all your days,
And finally to recognize the truth
That you have shown us,
silhouetted, stark,
That though we loved the sunlight's summer rays
We need not fear the coming of the dark.

To Remember Me
The day will come when my body will lie
upon a white sheet neatly tucked
under four corners of a mattress
located in a hospital busily occupied
with the living and the dying.
At a certain moment,
a doctor will determine that my brain
has ceased to function and that,
for all intents and
purposes, my life has stopped.
When that happens,
do not attempt to instill artificial life
into my body by the use of a machine.
Burn what is left of me
and scatter the ashes to the winds
to help the flowers grow or to the sea.
If you must bury something,
let it be my faults, my weaknesses
and all prejudice against my loved ones.
If by chance you wish to remember me,
do it with a kind deed
or a word to someone who needs you.
If you do all I have asked,
I will live forever

When this life is over
I go to meet the Lord in Heaven above,
Where I will be welcomed with arms of love.
Loved ones are waiting there for me,
What a joyous reunion it will be.

I'll finally see Jesus
and I will again thank Him for
The gift of salvation and so much more,
We should all give Him thanks
and praise Him everyday.
For He is the truth the life and the way.

When I am Gone,
and have left this place
should there be a single tear,
running down your face,
Let that tear, say simply,
I miss you, for this reason,
and just that you lack,
only my being there, in person,
for no grief, can, bring me back.
Be assured, I am, still with you.
In Spirit, and thought,
everywhere, praying the Lord,
might look after you.
With special, Love, and Care.
Please, do not, be down hearted,
for this is surely, not the end,
I have merely gone to see the Lord.
For upon his Grace, I now,
must lend.
In my Life, I never achieved much,
but now seek God's Ear,
for what has passed,
many bridges in life,
I may once have crossed,
but this final bridge,
it was my last.
God Bless and Keep You,
till I see you again.

In The Light

A shadow of joy flickered; it is me.
I told you I wouldn't leave.
My spirit is with you.
My memories, my thoughts are
imbedded deep in your heart.
I still love you.

Do not for one moment think
that you have been abandoned.
I am in the Light.
In the corner,
in the hall,
the car,
the yard --
these are the places I stay with you.

My spirit rises every time
you pray for me,
but my energy comes closer to you.
Love does not diminish,
it grows stronger.

I am the feather that finds you
in the yard,
the dimmed light that grows brighter
in your mind,

I place our memories for you to see.
We lived in our special way,
a way that now has its focus changed.

I still crave your understanding and
long for the many words of prayer
and good fortune for my soul.
I am in the Light.
As you struggle to adjust without me,
I watch silently.
Sometimes I summon up all the strength
of my new world
to make you notice me.
Impressed by your grief,
I try to impress my love
deeper into your consciousness.

As you should,
I call out to the Heavens for help.
You should know that the fountain of youth
does exist.

My soul is now healthy.
Your love sends me new found energy.
I am adjusting to this new world.
I am with you and I am in the Light.

Please don't feel bad that you can't see me.
I am with you wherever you go.
I protect you,
just as you protected me so many times.

Talk to me and somehow I will
find a way to answer you.
Mother, father, son or daughter
it makes no difference.
Brother, sister, lover,
husband or wife, it makes no difference.

Whatever our connection-friend or even foe-
I see you with my new eyes.
I am learning to help wherever you are,
where ever I am needed.
This can be done because I am in the Light.
When you feel despair, reach out to me.
I will come.

Our love for you truly does
transcend from Heaven to Earth.
Finish your life with the enthusiasm and zest
that you had when we were together
in the physical sense.
You owe this to me, but more importantly,
you owe it to yourself.

Life continues for both of us.
I am with you because I love you
and I am in the Light.

When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
why cry for a soul set free!

Miss me a little - but not too long
and not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
miss me - but let me go

For this is a journey we all must take
and each must go along
It's all a part of the Master's plan
a step on the road to home

When you are lonely and sick of heart
go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
miss me - but let me go

Don't Cry Anymore
Hush now precious,
please don't cry for me,

There comes a time
when we all die and finally free.
Just take heed now that I'm at peace
And from my pain I have release.

I know you love me, I love you too.
But my time was over,
was finally through.
I have ascended to a better place.
Which is not confined by time or space.
I will always be watching over you
Our love will always be held true
Don't you weep now,
don't you mourn
For my heart will then be torn.

Just remember the good times we shared
Knowing that we always cared
I've not gone away, we'll never part
As I will always be in your heart.

To those that loved me, I did not fall;
Instead, I succumbed to a higher call,
Do not mourn me, I am with you still,
I'll always be with you,
from dawn----until.

Please don't you cry,
you mustn't be blue,
I don't want you to grieve.
I'm going home where I belong,
Smile now, then let me leave.

Yes,
I'm going home where I belong
Smile now, then let me leave

So I hope this message
brings a smile to you face
And brings you blessings from above
The kiss I just placed on your lips
Will never be the last one,
MY LOVE!

A Letter From Heaven

To those I love, Since I parted,
you have been sharing so much of me
with those around you.
The memories are so fresh and real.
You hold on to me so tightly in your hearts -
where we shall always be.

Your concern has always been for me,
but I wonder how you are doing.
You will never know all of the prayers
that have been prayed for you,
the tears that have been shed
over your grief and the concern
that has been shown for you in a multitude of ways,
but I find it so comforting
to know you haven't been left alone.

Please know that I am not alone, either.
The death that hurt you the most
has given me the gift of eternal life.
God's promises have been fulfilled in me.
When I left you, God was there, waiting,
just as He promised.
I'm surrounded by perfect love.
Never let anyone tell you God doesn't exist.
If you need to be mad at Him for a while,
that's okay; He can handle it.
But never let hate, anger or bitterness
fuel you emotions.
Talk to Him and let him talk to you.
Listen for Him in the voices of the people
who love and care about you,
and let His Word reassure you
that we are doing just fine.

It is comforting to know
that you hold me so close
while struggling with the prospect of letting me go.
Eternity is not "out there," eternity is now!
I have simply moved a little farther ahead of you.
Remember
that God never wastes anything -
especially love.
The love that we shared on earth
will be even greater in Heaven.
For now, you must rest assured
that I'm safe in God's perfect love.
I would like you to take
some of the love you have for me
and share it with those around you.
You can never run out of love -
the more you give away,
the more you will have.
And let others love you.
You are worth loving.
Life is forever.
Mine has changed in the twinkling of an eye
while yours is changing day-by-day
and minute-by-minute.
Though your lives will never be the same,
that does not mean
that they cannot be filled with peace, joy and love.

Always look to the future. Don't be afraid of tomorrow - God's already there. Be patient with yourselves. You will make some mistakes, and you will even find yourselves not thinking about "us" from time to time. That's all right too.
All of mine needs are being met; you need to take care of you. Hold onto one another, help each other, give hope and love to all you meet. Above all, be prepared to welcome others into your world of grief and mourning.
You are being taught valuable lessons that will need to be passed along. Some will not have your strength, many will not have your faith, and most will feel they are all alone; but all will need the love and understanding only you will be able to give.
Now, your pain is the only credential you need to minister to others. When you think of me, never think of me as being alone. Think of us smiling, laughing and enjoying that entire god has prepared for us.

Finally, never believe you are alone. Do not focus on what you have lost, but look always at what you have left. People who love you and care about you surround you. Live with them, love with them, share with them and laugh with them.
Make every day a celebration of life - a life that will never end. We will meet again, and until we do, know that we are very proud of you for never giving up.
I love you!

If I Should Ever Leave You

If I should ever leave you,
Whom I love
To go along the silent way,
Grieve not,
Nor speak of me with tears.

But laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you there
For I will come-I'll come!
Would I not find a way,
Were tears and grief not be barriers?

And when you hear a song or see a bird I loved,
Please do not let your thoughts of me be sad.
For I am loving you just as I always have . . .
You who were so good to me!

There are so many things I wanted still to do-
So many things to say to you . . .
Remember, please, that I did not fear death.
It was just leaving you that was so hard to face.

You cannot see beyond this life
But this you know . . . I loved you so
Never doubt that I am with you still!
For love does not die with the body
And nothing in heaven or on earth
Can keep apart those who love.

IF I GO

Should I go first and you remain
To walk alone through the falling rain
Alone my love you will not be
As I will always walk with thee

Should I go first and you remain
You'll hear my voice in every song
Be happy my love, look up to God
Our time apart will not be long

Should I go first and you must bide
Forever my love, I'll be at your side
To hold you through the lonely night
And soon, together, we'll see God's light

Should I go first and you remain
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me
I'm right there in your heart

Should I go first and you remain
We'll not be apart for long
For soon, together as one
We'll sing God's joyous song

Should I go first and you remain
No matter the tears that may be
We'll meet again my love, my sweet
On the shores of the Crystal Sea

Hidden Wings

Sweet baby child, we know you have gone to
a far better place.
We know that Jesus welcomed you,
and gently kissed your face.
Now those who held you here on earth
must try to understand
Why they had to let you go,
to take Jesus's hand.

With a heavy heart, those left on earth
bow their heads and pray.
If only we could hear you speak,
I think we would hear you say...
I love you all so very much, just as you love me.
I see you crying, don't be sad,
I'm here on Jesus's knee
He told me I can wait with him
until you join us here.
Now I can watch you from above,
and let you know I'm near.

Maybe you've been wondering
just what I do up here.
Close your eyes and listen:
I'll whisper in your ear.
In Heaven, all is soft and warm,
The air smells oh, so sweet.
The angels make me giggle,
when their wings tickle my feet!

Then I smile, the angels sigh,
and gently kiss my cheek.
Happy children use fluffy clouds
for games of hide and seek.
Upon a cloud I lay my head,
It's soft as it can be.
Those who welcomed me here above,
wrap a blanket of love around me.

The twinkling stars dance all around,
and smile as I close my eyes.
For I know we'll be together soon,
and then you'll realize.
That life on earth is a blink of an eye,
in the big scheme of things.
And I've always been an angel,
(While on earth I hid my wings!!)

I Want You To Know
by Angela
A brief moment of darkness
was all that I knew,
before Heaven's Gate
came into my view.

Loved ones and friends
I had missed for many years,
welcomed me with open arms
and many happy tears.

All the hurt, fear and pain
that I have ever known,
is gone from my life,
I am finally home.

I gazed upon the Lord's
sweet smiling face,
and for the first time in my life
I knew and felt His grace.

I know that you miss me,
but please dry your eyes.
I will always be watching and loving you
from my home in the sky.

A cool breeze on your face,
a touch of light rain,
I will send as a reminder
that we will be reunited again.

Life on earth is but one
brief moment in time,
I am finally home,
Eternity is mine.

HEAVENS DOORS
Heaven is such a beautiful place,
We will be free from all our fears,
When we've finished running the race,
Our problems will finally disappear,
Of sadness, there will be no more trace,
He will wash away all our tears,
When we meet Jesus, face to face,
Words of love will fill our ears.

Heavens doors were open
as soon as the Word was spoken
pearly gates and golden streets
Oh; what a time when Christians will
meet. He said come
whosoever is thirsty
accept the waters of life For all,
I have an abundance of Mercy.

He named the light day
and the darkness night.
Till some day forever we'll have
everlasting life.
Welcome; all

I'VE GONE TO LIVE WITH JESUS

I've gone to live with Jesus...
in the mansion he's prepared.
No longer will I struggle,
with earthly worries and cares.
Don't be sad I've left you...
to go to live with him.
Give thanks and glory to our Lord,
for dying for our sins.

On earth I was just visiting...
'Till my mission here was through.
Thank God for all the times we shared,
and all the joy we knew.
Thank Jesus for the tears and pain...
for in suffering, then we see.
How great the sacrifice he made,
to die for you and me.

Please focus on the blessings;
God gave me while on earth.
And for his greatest gift to all...
Our Savior's miracle birth.
And now I'll live forever...
For his great sacrifice.
His death and resurrection...
gives us eternal life.

Lately I've been yearning 'for home
But my heart has already gone
With each step that I take,
I feel one step away
From walking through the pearly gates
Soon He'll call announcing
'my entrance
And I'll go without delay

For I long just to bow in His presence
And hear my Redeemer say
Welcome to heaven, my child;
you have run the race
You have kept the faith,

Jasper walls, golden streets,
mansions bright
And crystal rivers will sparkle with light
Heaven's beauties we'll share
But they'll never compare to the moment
He welcomes me there
Glory's angels will all step aside
When He greets me with arms open wide
He'll step down from His throne
just for me alone,
Face to face
He'll welcome me home