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Josie · 05-30-2005, 02:01 PM

A sweet poem.......

We little knew that morning that God was going
to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you, the day God called you
home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our
guide: and though we cannot see you, you are always
at our side.

Ou family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same;
but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link
again.

Gabe · 05-30-2005, 02:45 PM

Aw Josie, that's beautiful.
Brought a tear or two to my eyes it did.

deedee · 05-30-2005, 07:07 PM

I love that poem Josie

hugs,

deedee

**Ann** · 05-31-2005, 04:23 PM

That's beautiful, Josie. It touched my heart more than you will ever know.

Hugs
Ann

Dogwood · 05-31-2005, 04:32 PM

Josie - that was beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

DW

hopealwayz · 06-02-2005, 05:36 AM

I love this poem. Thank you for sharing it.

Wolfstarr · 06-06-2005, 06:22 AM

((((Josie)))))
thank you
beautiful

Josie · 05-26-2007, 05:58 PM

My son was killed in a car accident Dec. 5th 2006 and this poem came back to me. I had it lamenated with his picture for family and friends. Kind of ironic.
I found another one today that I think
Aaron would say to his loved ones..
Aaron struggled with alcohol for 20 years
and was so tired.

"I'm free"

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I''m following the path God has laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard his 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 the peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys-
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh 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 one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee-
God wanted me now, he set me free.

margo · 05-26-2007, 06:36 PM

((((((((Dear Josie)))))))) Thanks for sharing this lovely poem. I agree with you - I am sure that our loved ones would not want us to suffer over their passing. Some days are easier than others. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.

Josie · 05-26-2007, 07:45 PM

And yours in mine Margo. If it could just
be that simple. In time.

Much love to you.....

***Morning Glory*** · 05-27-2007, 03:57 PM

I'm sorry you have to go through this Josie.

I know he knew you loved him and I know he wouldn't want you to hurt.

I know that doesn't help a lot though.

Like the butterflies, we must all transform through the tunnelled cacoon of death and change

So we can fly in the freedom of the heavens, visiting human flowers we love, un - encumbered by our human heaviness

Now, as light as a feather with the message of hope, love, peace and freedom fluttering in our wings

We CAN find the time to put a smile on a childs face,

Teach from insight, hindsight and example profound ‘lessons of being’ like, living in each moment to all who will learn

For the ‘old’ must die so the ‘new’ can live and emerge more beautiful

Free to enjoy the simple things, like being in the company of those we love and bringing a ray of hope to someones heart

Filled with wonderment and tranquility, going about our daily lives

Like little angels in the making - are we

and

The Butterflies.

(c)T.Seed. 2006.

**Ann** · 05-27-2007, 04:26 PM

Josie, I too know that Aaron loved you and knew he was loved.

I also believe that although they take a piece of us when they leave, they also are among us in spirit and through memories. Every day I see something or hear something that reminds me of my mother, and it's as if she is here for a moment.

Your Aaron will come to you in memories, or through a song or perhaps in a sunset, but his love and his spirit will live in your heart forever.

Josie, each day you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you take comfort knowing how many here love you and care.

indigo · 05-28-2007, 01:55 AM

Thank you Josie those poems have touched my soul.

indigo

deedee · 05-28-2007, 07:33 PM

(((Josie)))

My heart hurts for you and yet I know you and Aaron gave each other the gift of love and that will always be with you. His journey on earth may have been hard, but I truly believe he's at peace now and soaring with the angels. Praying for you always dear Josie ... that you find comfort, strength and peace.

my heart to yours

deedee

~ The Cord ~

We are connected,
My child and I,
By an invisible cord
Not seen by the eye.

It's not like the cord
That connects us 'til birth
This cord can't been seen
By any on Earth.

This cord does it's work
Right from the start.
It binds us together
Attached to my heart.

I know that it's there
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
From my child to me.

The strength of this cord
Is hard to describe.
It can't be destroyed
It can't be denied.

It's stronger than any cord
Man could create
It withstands the test
Can hold any weight.

And though you are gone,
Though you're not here with me,
The cord is still there
But no one can see.

It pulls at my heart
I am bruised...I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.

I am thankful that God
Connects us this way
A mother and child
Death can't take it away!

~ Author Unknown ~

Josie · 05-28-2007, 11:29 PM

That was beautiful Deedee.

indigo · 05-29-2007, 02:25 AM

Amen to that.

05-30-2005, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Josie Grace Under Fire Join Date: May 2002 Location: Another world Posts: 540	The Broken Chain A sweet poem....... We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide: and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Ou family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again. __________________ Josie

05-30-2005, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
deedee Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Faith~Hope~Love Posts: 933	I love that poem Josie hugs, deedee __________________ ~ While the light lasts I shall remember and in the darkness I shall not forget ~

05-31-2005, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,213	That's beautiful, Josie. It touched my heart more than you will ever know. Hugs Ann __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

05-31-2005, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dogwood Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 10	Josie - that was beautiful. Thanks for sharing. DW __________________

06-06-2005, 06:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 767	((((Josie))))) thank you beautiful __________________

05-30-2005, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gabe Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,955	Aw Josie, that's beautiful. Brought a tear or two to my eyes it did.

06-02-2005, 05:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
hopealwayz Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: somewhere Posts: 3,509	I love this poem. Thank you for sharing it.

05-26-2007, 05:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Josie Grace Under Fire Join Date: May 2002 Location: Another world Posts: 540	My son was killed in a car accident Dec. 5th 2006 and this poem came back to me. I had it lamenated with his picture for family and friends. Kind of ironic. I found another one today that I think Aaron would say to his loved ones.. Aaron struggled with alcohol for 20 years and was so tired. "I'm free" Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I''m following the path God has laid you see. I took his hand when I heard his 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 the peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys- A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh 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 one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee- God wanted me now, he set me free. __________________ Josie

05-26-2007, 06:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	((((((((Dear Josie)))))))) Thanks for sharing this lovely poem. I agree with you - I am sure that our loved ones would not want us to suffer over their passing. Some days are easier than others. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

05-26-2007, 07:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Josie Grace Under Fire Join Date: May 2002 Location: Another world Posts: 540	And yours in mine Margo. If it could just be that simple. In time. Much love to you..... __________________ Josie

05-27-2007, 03:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
*Morning Glory* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 9,969 Blog Entries: 2	I'm sorry you have to go through this Josie. I know he knew you loved him and I know he wouldn't want you to hurt. I know that doesn't help a lot though. Like the butterflies, we must all transform through the tunnelled cacoon of death and change So we can fly in the freedom of the heavens, visiting human flowers we love, un - encumbered by our human heaviness Now, as light as a feather with the message of hope, love, peace and freedom fluttering in our wings We CAN find the time to put a smile on a childs face, Teach from insight, hindsight and example profound ‘lessons of being’ like, living in each moment to all who will learn For the ‘old’ must die so the ‘new’ can live and emerge more beautiful Free to enjoy the simple things, like being in the company of those we love and bringing a ray of hope to someones heart Filled with wonderment and tranquility, going about our daily lives Like little angels in the making - are we and The Butterflies. (c)T.Seed. 2006. __________________ “Come to the edge.” “We can't. We're afraid.” “Come to the edge.” “We can't. We will fall!” “Come to the edge.” And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. Guillaume Apollinaire, 1880-1918

05-27-2007, 04:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,213	Josie, I too know that Aaron loved you and knew he was loved. I also believe that although they take a piece of us when they leave, they also are among us in spirit and through memories. Every day I see something or hear something that reminds me of my mother, and it's as if she is here for a moment. Your Aaron will come to you in memories, or through a song or perhaps in a sunset, but his love and his spirit will live in your heart forever. Josie, each day you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you take comfort knowing how many here love you and care. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

05-28-2007, 01:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Thank you Josie those poems have touched my soul. indigo __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

05-28-2007, 07:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
deedee Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Faith~Hope~Love Posts: 933	(((Josie))) My heart hurts for you and yet I know you and Aaron gave each other the gift of love and that will always be with you. His journey on earth may have been hard, but I truly believe he's at peace now and soaring with the angels. Praying for you always dear Josie ... that you find comfort, strength and peace. my heart to yours deedee ~ The Cord ~ We are connected, My child and I, By an invisible cord Not seen by the eye. It's not like the cord That connects us 'til birth This cord can't been seen By any on Earth. This cord does it's work Right from the start. It binds us together Attached to my heart. I know that it's there Though no one can see The invisible cord From my child to me. The strength of this cord Is hard to describe. It can't be destroyed It can't be denied. It's stronger than any cord Man could create It withstands the test Can hold any weight. And though you are gone, Though you're not here with me, The cord is still there But no one can see. It pulls at my heart I am bruised...I am sore, But this cord is my lifeline As never before. I am thankful that God Connects us this way A mother and child Death can't take it away! ~ Author Unknown ~ __________________ ~ While the light lasts I shall remember and in the darkness I shall not forget ~

05-28-2007, 11:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Josie Grace Under Fire Join Date: May 2002 Location: Another world Posts: 540	That was beautiful Deedee. __________________ Josie

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05-29-2007, 02:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Amen to that. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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