To my dearest family,
 some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
 that I arrived okay.

 
I'm writing this from heaven.
 Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness;
 Here is 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,
 you are part of my plan.
There is so much that we can do,
 to help our mortal man."

 
God gave me a list of things,
 that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
 was to watch and care for you.

 
And when you lie in bed at night
 the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....
 in the middle of the night.

 
When you think 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.
Remember there would be no flowers,
 unless there was some rain.

 
I wish that I could tell you
 all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
 you wouldn't understand.

 
But one thing is for certain,
 though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now,
 than I ever was before.

 
There are rocky roads ahead of you
 and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
 by 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 is in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night....
"My day was not in vain.

 
And now I am contented...
 that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way
 I made somebody smile."

 
So if you meet somebody
 who is sad and low;
Just lend a hand to pick them up,
 as on your way you go.

 
When you're walking down the street
 and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
 only 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 here with me.

 
Author 
Ruth Ann Mahaffey 
 

Contributed By Ann
On
20 November 2004




                     
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