Poem

[Lucia Abeytia]

This is a poem that my daughter send me..It has been 2yrs 6monts 14 days and it is almost my birthday and his and I still get so sad this time of year hope you all enjoy this poem:

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 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 loving years

because you 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 that 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 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.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)

©Copyright 1998-2006

[kayc]

Lucia,

Thank you for sharing that...and it couldn't be soon enough for me (to be with him), sometimes it seems like a dream and doesn't seem real (does he really exist? Did I dream him up?)...it seems so long ago to me, since that life we had.

[kokoangel37]

Love your pem!!! Debbie

[nats]

Lucia,

Thank You for sharing that is so touching and offers comfort and something to look

forward to....

NATS

[just one more hug]

Lucia....Thank you for sharing...can't wait for that day...not even six months and seems like forever since I saw that face and those beautiful brown eyes...I just know Bill is with me and waiting for me to join him when it's my time. However long it takes...it will be wonderful once again. Carol

[Earl C]

Lucia, like everyone else, I'm so happy you shared that poem. I believe that's the most realistic words anyone could look for, and I'll keep it close because I feel like it could have been written to any of us!! Thanks again!!!

Earl C