Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas Noah


Merry Christmas From Heaven
I still hear the songs; I still see the lights.
I still feel your love, on cold wintry nights.
I still share your hopes, and all of your cares.
I'll even remind you to please say your prayers.
I just want to tell you, you still make me proud.
You stand head and shoulders above all the crowd.
Keep trying each moment to stay in His grace.
I came here before you to help set your place.
You don't have to be perfect all of the time.
He forgives you the slip if you continue the climb.
To my family and friends, please be thankful today,
I'm still close beside you in a new special way.
I love you all dearly now don't shed a tear,
Cause I'm spending my Christmas with Jesus this year.

Poems



To All Parents
By Edgar A. Guest
"I'll lend you for a little time a,child of mine," He said,"For you to love the while he lives...and mourn when he's dead;It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three...But will you...till I call him back,take care of him for me?He'll bring his charms to gladden you; and shall his stay be brief,You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn;I've looked the wide world over, in my search for a teacher true,And from the throngs that crowd life's lane...I have selected you.Now you will give him all your love, nor think the labor vain?Not hate me when I come to call to take him back again?
"I fancied that I heard you say, 'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'For all the joy thy child shall bring, The risk of grief we'll run...We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay;But shall the angels call for him...much sooner than we've planned,We'll brave the grief that comes...and try to understand!!!
Wrapped In Mommy's Love
I'm going to tell you something I hope you'll never have to know. I'll tell you how a heart can break And tears can constant flow. I lost my baby boy you see, An angel in my eyes. God chose to take his hand one day And led him to the skies. But please do not forget my child He was a person too And forever he will live Inside of me and you. So, please don't ever tell me That time will heal my pain Because not even time Can bring him back again. Just tell me he is happy In that land way up above He's snuggled in an angels wings All wrapped in Mommy's love. ~Author Unknown

So True....


My baby has died. Please don't tell me you know how I feel. You don't. You can't. God knows I hope you never do. Don't tell me that he's with god and that I should be happy. How can I be happy when everytime I go into his room all I see is an empty crib and toys that will never be played with? How can I be happy when my heart longs for him and my arms ache to just hold him. Please don't tell me god needed another angel. Its hard for me to understand why god would take away this little one who is so loved. Maybe I'll understand later, but for right now let god find another angel. Please please please don't tell me I will have other children. Maybe I will. But my baby is not a puppy that ran away he CANNOT be replaced. Maybe you could just listen when I remember out loud all of the things we did together. The walking the early morning feedings. The screaming and crying. The first time he rolled over and smiled. Maybe you could just sit with me while I cry over the things we will never do together. Please don't tell me it could be worse. How? I really don't want to hear about your grandfathers death. Its not the same. Don't think my pain will be eased by comparison. Of course I'm glad he didn't suffer but I'd be a hell of a lot happier if he hadn't died at all. I know you think its hard for you, but would you mind looking at his picture just one more time. We don't have many of him and I'm just a little bit afraid that I may forget what he looked like. He wasn't here for that long you know. Could you please just listen? Don't tell me to get over it. There is no "over it". Only through it. Maybe you could just be with me while I take my first steps through it. Please don't tell me I should be glad he was just a baby, or at least I didn't get to know him that well. I knew him before I even saw him. He is a part of me and now he is gone. And a part of me is gone and will never return. I haven't just lost a 13 month old baby. I have lost a part of myself. I know you mean well, but please don't expect me to tell you how to help me. I'd tell you if I knew. Because right now I can't hardly put one foot in front of the other. Maybe if you looked around, you could find some things to do. Like going out for a walk, the dishes or making some coffee. Please don't try to remove my pain or distract me from it. I have to feel this way now. Maybe you could just listen...

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Light of Hope Candlelight Service In Remembrance of Our Children, Sunday 12-14-08

Lights of Hope Candlelight Service In Remembrance of Our Children, Sunday, December 14, 2008
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS,
WE ARE HOSTING A SPECIAL
Lights of Hope ♥

Candlelight Service
IN REMEMBRANCE OF OUR CHILDREN
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2008
SEVEN O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING
THE FISH CAMP RETREAT CENTER
2908 GILLIONVILLE ROAD
ALBANY, GEORGIA
(just west of Westover Road intersection next to the American
Legion)
Families and friends of deceased children are invited to gather
with others during this special time to remember and to celebrate
the lives of our children. We will have a special picture board
and table so bring a photo of your child. This event is open to the
community and is free of charge.

For more information, contact the
Albany Community Hospice at (229) 312-7050