In Loving Memory

of

Philip Eugene Martin

Born September 16, 1954

Called Home August 3, 2005

He ain't heavy ~ He's my brother.

My Brother ~ My Friend

It's still hard to believe my big brother is gone ... his time here on earth was brief ... 50 years ... but his new life in Heaven will last for eternity.  Oh, he is the lucky one.  I must wait until the Lord calls me.  How I'll miss him ... but only for awhile.

Philip was given a "second chance" before he left this earth ... a chance to make things right with His God ... a chance to renew his love for his family ... a chance to enjoy and appreciate his life more than he had in many years.  

Philip was a good man, with a tender, caring heart.  He was a hard worker.  He cared very deeply for his family and he had a strong desire for world peace.  He enjoyed reading and his interests varied ~ he always read the morning newspaper, and he especially embraced writings such as the Left Behind books and the Bible.  Above all, he enjoyed writing songs.  His first love was music...and he loved the guitar.  He liked all kinds of singers and groups, but his favorite ... The Beatles...how I now long for Yesterday...

On August 3, 2005, Jesus stretched out His hand to receive one of His children ... and took him home ... he will be missed by many.

Jesus said, "Come unto Me, all ye who are weary, and I will give you rest".

Thank you, Jesus, for giving Philip rest.

One of Philip's favorite pictures

"The Invitation"

I wonder if he's sitting at this very table right now...

"BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE CALLED TO THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB"

Welcome  Home

(through his eyes)

If you could see me now in this perfect place…

behold the love on everyone`s face,

You wouldn`t long for me to return,

instead you`d be wishing it were your turn.

Please don`t worry about me, Mother,

for this new home I have is like no other.

Words can`t describe the glorious view,

but I can assure you God`s word is true.

My new life is beginning to unfold,

and the streets…they`re really made of gold!

And guess who greeted me, then showed me around…

it was Daddy, and he was wearing a crown.

Granddaddy and grandmother, they met me, too;

they want you to know how much they love you.

It`s so peaceful here…no crime, no sadness, no war;

my foot and my back…they don`t hurt anymore.

April, I`m so thankful for the time we`ve had,

so blessed to have been your dad;

You`ve made me so proud and I love you so much,

I`ll forever remember your soft, sweet touch.

My precious Sage and Ivy…what can I say,

but please follow the Lord ~ He`s the only way;

Always respect your mom and dad,

and when you think of me, please don`t be sad.

My sisters…if I could turn back the clock,

I`d spend more time among the flock;

For these last weeks with you were worth

more to me than anything on earth.

And friends…my prayer for you is simply this…

that one day you`ll know the happiness and bliss

I felt when my Lord greeted me and smiled,

then said, with open arms, “Welcome Home, my child”.

mb 8/5/05

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