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God saw she was getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around her
and whispered,"Come with me."

With tear-filled eyes we watched her
suffer and fade away.
Although we loved her deeply,
we could not make her stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
hard-working hands put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
he only takes the best."

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CAN YOU BE A MOTHER IF YOUR BABY'S NOT WITH YOU?

I thought of you and closed my eyes
And prayed to God today.

I asked what makes a Mother
And I know I heard him say
A mother has a baby
This we know is true.

But, God, can you be a mother
When your baby's not with you?

Yes, you can He replied
With confidence in His voice.
I give many women babies
When they leave is not their choice.

Some I send for a lifetime,
And others for a day.
And some I send to feel your womb,
But there's no need to stay.

I just don't understand this God,
I want my baby here
He took a breath and cleared His throat
And then I saw a tear.

I wish that I could show you
What your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile
With other children and say:

"We go to earth to learn our lessons
Of love and life and fear.
My mommy loved me o so much
I got to come straight here.

I feel so lucky to have a mom
Who had so much love for me.
I learned my lesson very quickly
My mommy set me free.

I miss my mommy O so much
But I visit her each day.
When she goes to sleep
On her pillow's where I lay.
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
And whisper in her ear.
"Mommy don't be sad today,
I'm your baby and I'm here."

So, you see my dear sweet one,
Your children are OK.
Your babies are here in My home
Theyll be at the gates for you.

So now you see what makes a mother,
It's the feeling in your heart.
It's the love you had so much of,
Right from the start.

Though some on earth
May not realize you are a mother,
Until they're time is done.
They'll be up here with Me one day
And you'll know that you're
The best one!

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A 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'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. 
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. 
But 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 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 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.

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My surviving mom

My mom is a survivor, or so I heard it said.
But I hear her crying at night, when all others are in bed.
I watch her lay awake and go to hold her hand.
She doesn"t know I"m with her, to help her understand.
But like the sands on the beaches that never wash away...
I watch over my surviving mom, who thinks of me each day.
She wears a smile for others... a smile of disguise.
But through heavens door I see tears flowing from her eyes.
My mom tries to cope with death to keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her, knows thats her way to survive.
As I watch over my surviving mom... through heavens open door. I try to tell her angels protect me forever more.
But I know it doesnt help her or ease the burden that she bears. So if you get a chance to visit her... and show her that you care. For no matter what she says... no matter what she feels.
My surviving mom has a broken heart that time wont ever heal... They say that memories are golden, well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories, only wanted you.
A million times I needen you, a million times I cried.
If love alone could have save you, You never would have died.
In life I love you dearly, in death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place, no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway, and heartaches make a lane.
Id walk right the path to heaven, and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.
But as God call us one by one, the chain will link again.

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They say that memories are golden,
well maybe that is true,
I never wanted memories,
only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.

If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.

In life I love you dearly,

in death I love you still.

In my heart you hold a place,
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway,
and heartaches make a lane.

I´d walk right the path to heaven,

and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,

and nothing seems the same.

But as God call us one by one,
the chain will link again.

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When Tomorrow Starts Without Me


When 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 life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye 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 for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.

But 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 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.