Needed To Share With Everyone!

[Kat2005]

I received this poem from a family member shortly after my husband's death. I read it all the time and it gives me such a good feeling. I cry eveytime I read it ..... but that is ok!

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'm 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 that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished to 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 loving years

because your 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 that I could tell you all God has planned.

But 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 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 pain,

then you can say to God at night .... "My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented .... that my life has been worthwhile,

knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody 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 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.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)

[Rochel]

This is a beautiful Poem...I thank you for sharing with all of us...My daughter is doing a memorial for her favorite Aunt and she will be reading it at the Eulogy...Good for you to do all this typing...when you do things like this, it does get you moving at least...The healing with this seems to take forever...Rochel

[azusaman]

Ditto on the tears here...what a beautiful poem. You made my day Kat2005. Thanks a bunch.

Ted

[LindaKoz]

My tears are flowing also . . . . thanks for posting.

Peace, love, and blessings,

Linda

[kath]

That is really beautiful. I have to tell you this story because it sort of echoes what the poem says...My son was invited to attend a football tournament out of state. I initially said, "No" because I wouldn't be able to attend and I didn't want him to be the only player without a parent to cheer him on. Well, his heart was set on going and when I told him my reason, he said, "But, Mom, I know Dad will be there!" If only we can have the faith of a child!

[LarrysGirl]

Oh, that is beautiful, thank you for sharing the poem, I'm going to print it and keep it with me. Deborah

[Korina]

Thanks - it is beautiful and uplifting.

Korina

[Babs11]

I received this poem from a family member shortly after my husband's death. I read it all the time and it gives me such a good feeling. I cry eveytime I read it ..... but that is ok!

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'm 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 that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished to 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 loving years

because your 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 that I could tell you all God has planned.

But 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 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 pain,

then you can say to God at night .... "My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented .... that my life has been worthwhile,

knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody 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 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.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)

[Babs11]

Oh My God Kat,

...You have done it again...Just wanted to "Blat" so bad when I read this but not from Sadness from Relief...

Everything that I figured out till now or try to Believe was just confirmed...I am completely mesmerized by this poem...and my sadness was starting to kick in but now I can turn it back to BELIEF...Thank you so much for sharing this...I have to walk our dog now so I will be talking to my Husband about this poem (won't feel so lonely now)...

..I can't believe that I start to feel like I am going to "Break" and come on this site and find the Courage and Strength I need to Keep Moving...

God Bless "Ruth Ann Mahaffey" for her Incredible Insight and Spirituality...and to You for Caring and Understanding us to bring it Forward..

..I can't even believe this poem..I feel like I just got the "Phone Home Call" ...WOW!!! Takes my Breath Away..but

only to catch the next.

Love and Peace, Kat

Babs

[David'sGirlStill]

Oh Kat,

That is so soul touching. Thank you so much and tonight you can without a doubt say you helped a lot of sad people.

Hugs

phyllis