Hi Dragonfly10,
So glad to hear everything went well for your Dad, Mum and you. It is a day that you will never forget and is bitter sweet with lots of lovely memories. I hope you don't mind but shortly after Dad passed one of his carers came to the house with this letter. Barb and I have had a lot of comfort from this and truly feel both our Dad and Mum's presence all around us.........
LETTER FROM HEAVEN
To my dearest family, here are some things I’d like to say.
But first of all to let you know that I arrived ok.
I’m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
There’s no more tears of sadness here, there’s just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said, “I welcome you.
It’s good to have you back again. You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they’ll be here later on.
I need you here so badly, as you were part of my plan
There’s so much we have to do, to help our mortal man”
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do
And foremost on his list, was to watch and care for you.
When you lie in bed at night and the days chores are put to flight.
God and I are close to you…..in the middle of the night.
When you’re thinking of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
There would be no more flowers, unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you, all that God has planned
But if he I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is oe’r
I’m closer to you now than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead and many hills to climb
But together we can do it, taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too.
That as you give unto the world the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who’s in sorrow and in pain,
Then you can say to God tonight, “My day was not in vain”.
And now I am contented that my life was all worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low…
Just lend a hand and pick them up as on your way you go.
When you’re walking down the street as you’ve got me on your mind
I’m walking in your footsteps just half a step behind
And when it’s time for you to go…..from that body to be free.
Remember you’re not going; you’re coming home to me.