Poppy passed away today. While I am heartbroken, I know that he is now with my mom who he has missed more than anything for 6 1/2 years.
So, when my brother and I picked the poem for his prayer card today, we chose a poem that would remind all of us...
Don't Grieve For Me For Now I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I'm following the path God laid for me.
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 or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place at the close of day.
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place 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;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Ah 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 ones touch.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Rest in Peace Daddy/Poppy - You will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. You will never be forgotten. Give Mommy a hug and kiss from all of us - I will be waiting for my sign. All our love!!! xoxo
Beautifully written Lisa
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