Fred And cathie Stowell

No further away than a picture,
A smile, or remembered phrase,
Our loved ones live in memory -
So close in so many ways.
For how often does a sunset
Bring nostalgic thoughts to mind
Of moments that our loved one shared
In days now left behind!
How often has a flower
Or a crystal autumn sky
Brought golden recollections
Of happy days gone by!
Yes, memory has a magic way
Of keeping loved ones near -
Ever close in mind and heart
Are the ones we hold most dear.

Karen Turill May 16, 2008

I'm not very big
In fact I'm quite small
I sit on your shoulder
And I hear when you call.

I go everywhere with you
though you can't see me
I am with you always
Even in your dreams.

I share your laughter
Dry your tears when you cry
And every day I'm so proud
'Cause I see how hard you try.

I don't have a name
and I'll never grow older
But, for as long as you live
I'll be your little Angel on your shoulder.

Xxx Elaine Xxx (Friend) November 17, 2007

IT'S LIKE:

A hole with no bottom
A hill with no top
A road with no bend
A night with no end.

It's as if it's not happened
It's as if it's not true
It's as if it's a dream
Yet a numbness seeps through.

There's a feeling of emptiness
A gap to be filled
There's a feeling of loneliness
That cannot be stilled.

They say time's a healer
How long will it take?
I can't see it ending
It's a permanent ache.

Life as no meaning
Yet it as to go on
I find it so hard
I feel so alone.

No one will ever know
The depth of my sorrow
I just have to trust
There'll be a better tomorrow.

May god give me strength
To keep on going
To get through this pain
To feel real again.

I'll never get over it
Of that i am sure
But i'll give time a chance
And hope for a cure.

Time's without end
Love is too
I'll never forget you
I'll always love you.

Sister Isabel C. Kelly, FMSJ

Xxx Elaine Xxx (Friend) November 7, 2007

with love xxxx

Please do not be unhappy,
just because I’m out of sight,
remember I am with you,
every morning noon and night.
The day I had to leave you,
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me,
and said I welcome you.
I will be beside you,
every day, week and year,
and when you’re sad I’m standing there
to wipe away the tear.
To my very many friends,
trust God knows what is best,
I’m still not far away from you,
I’m just beyond the crest.
And when you are walking down the
street and you’ve got me on your mind,
I’m walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind.
There are rocky roads ahead of you,
and many hills to climb,
but together we can do it,
taking one day at a time.

Xxx Elaine Xxx (Friend) November 6, 2007

with love xxxxx

My soul is released in Heaven,
My spirit is in the wind,
I've arrived inside God's kingdom,
In Heaven here with Him.
Inside this place of beauty,
Enchantment always near,
Far past imagination,
This land that has no fear.
Think of me,
when butterflies Are flying everywhere,
I'm singing, dancing, laughing,
Free from earth's despair.
The other side of tomorrow,
Within God's time you'll see,
I know He'll bring you safely home,
Then forever we will be.
Keep a song inside your heart,
And know that I am free,
Do not weep in sorrow,
When you remember me

Xxx Elaine Xxx (Friend) October 14, 2007

SWEETDREAMS XXXX

You were a gift sent straight from Heaven.
Given to us from God above.
We didn't know how much you would teach us
About the meaning of true love...
For true love sometimes means letting go
Of someone precious and dear.
That is what we were forced to do...
Although we wanted to keep you here!!!
However, this is quite a selfish wish.
One we know we should ignore...
But, sweet angel, we truly do believe
That God must have needed you more...
Perhaps to be an Angel now,
Full of wisdom and love...
Watching over those of us who love you
From the shining stars above.
We miss you more than you can know.
You will never be replaced...
In our hearts and memories forever,
Will be your sweet and innocent sleeping face.

Xxx Elaine Xxx (Friend) October 11, 2007

WITH YOU ALWAYS

As The Sun Came Up This Morning
I Watched You There Below
Your Hearts Seemed Oh So Heavy
But There’s Something You Should Know
I’m Not Gone Don’t Worry
I’m Just A Step Ahead
And I’m With You Every Single Day
As You Rise Up From Your Bed
I Am The Sun That Warms You
I Am The Moon’s Soft Glow
I Am The Stars That Twinkle
And Light Your Path Below
So When At Times You Miss Me
Just Look For Me I’m There
For You Cannot Hide My Spirit
It Is With You Everywhere.

Xxx Elaine Xxx (Friend) September 29, 2007

for mags and raymond xxxx

When a person you love passes away
Look to the night sky on a clear day.
The star that to you, appears to be bright,
Will be your loved one,
Looking upon you during the night.
The lights of heaven are what shows through
As your loved one watches all that you do.
When you feel lonely for the one that you love,
Look to the Heavens in the night sky above.
~ Author Unknown

Xxx Elaine Xxx (Friend) September 19, 2007

Gone, but not forgotten
This pain, I cannot hide
In memory, I see you
A million tears, I’ve cried.

The tender thoughts you left me
Come to my memory
Your loving smile, so precious
Will always be with me.

You visit me in summer
When flowers are in bloom
Upon a ray of sunshine
A star-lit night in June.

When winds are gently blowing
Across a cloudless sky
Within a rolling meadow
Where horse and cattle lie.

I see you in the treetops
As summer comes to be
In shadows, you do linger
A soul so young and free.

I see you in the garden
Your scent does fill the air
Just like a precious flower
A rose, so ever fair.

On country roads, I find you
Along the wooded lane
Within the distant thunder
I see you in the rain.

In early hush of morning
You come without a sound
Upon a blazing sunset
Your memory can be found.

Like sprigs of morning glory
Upon the vine, they grow
With branches reaching outward
Into my heart, you go.

Just like a special angel
God wrapped you in His care
And took you off to heaven
To live with Him, up there.

But often, I still see you
Upon a light blue sky
And long so much to hold you
Why did you have to die?

Xxx Elaine Xxx (Friend) September 12, 2007

There's not a day that passes,
That we dont think of you,
Some little thing might happen,
And we stop a moment or two.
For that moment your back with us,
It's like it used to be,
Then reality will come back again,
And once again you're gone.
If only that brief moment could just go on and on,
But we know we have to wait,
For another one to come,
When we can spend another precious moment with our loved one.

Xxx Elaine Xxx (Friend) September 12, 2007