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Cat my friend my heart goes out to you and your family at this time...and i will remember you in my prayers...

Thanks wikked.





I hate waiting.


Patience is not an easy to come by virtue for me.

I'm sure God is thinking the same thing..as he is probably counting the moments to have her cherished presence home with him...you were lucky to have such a wonderful presence in your life for so long...

Wikked, this is beautiful. It reminds me of something I said when I was asked to speak at my grandmother's funeral.

Part of it I will quote here.

I thank God for the gift of my grandmother. I thank God that he allowed her to be in my life for 35 years. I also thank God that he waited 35 years for me to strong enough to lose my Grandmother. I thank God also for the gift of the bible, which tells me, I WILL see her again. And at that time, if I live a good and decent life, she will once again pat me on my head and tell me that she is proud of me.

Hope it helps, Susan.

I'm always here if you need a friend.

Thanks Joe and everyone else.







ps - Joe I could use some................well you know, something to take my mind off of this.

It's real tough going through something like this.

What doesn't kill us, will make us stronger.

You'll only grow stronger as you go through this expierence.

I wish we all could be there where you are because having caring and loving people around you who care for you sure does help.

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Before daylight this morning my grandmother passed away.

In honor of her:

I am home in in heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright.
There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever, you shall rest in God's own hand.

There is work still waiting for you. So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth, you shall rest in God's own land.

When that work is all completed, He will gently call you home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting, oh, the joy to see you come.



In honor of Katherine, I love you grandma and may you rest in peace free from pain, free from the physical limitations of your earthly body, you have earned this rest and I will always remember your inspiration in my life.

Your loving grandaughter,
Susan

My friends, as tears roll down my cheeks, I appreciate your support for me during this time.

The arrangements are being made and the trip will be quick.

Love you all,
Cat
















D - I really would have liked to have met, however, this will be a quick trip up and back. Let me know if you ever get this way.

I learned this for my mother's service, and I still remember it.

If it helps, its my rememberance present

God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be yours" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home

Thank you my friend, your poem is appreciated and very applicable.