TOMORROW WITHOUT ME

When tomorrow starts without me,

And I'm not there to see;

If the sun should rise

and find your eyes

All filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

While thinking of the many things

We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,

As much as I love you,

And each time you think of me

I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me,

Please try to understand,

That an angel came and called my name

And took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready

In heaven far above,

And that I'd have to leave behind

All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,

A tear fell from my eye,

For all my life,

I'd always thought

I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for

And so much yet to do,

It seemed almost impossible

That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,

The good ones and the bad,

I thought of all the love we shared

And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,

I thought, just for a while,

I'd say goodbye and kiss you

And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized

That this could never be,

For emptiness and memories

Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things

That I'd miss come tomorrow,

I thought of you, and when I did,

My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked

through Heaven's gates,

I felt so much at home.

When God looked down and smiled at me,

From His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity

And all I've promised you.

Today for life on earth is past

But here it starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,

But today will always last,

And since each day's the same day,

There's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful,

So trusting, and so true.

Though there were times

you did some things

You knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven

So won't you take my hand

And share my life with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,

Don't think we're far apart,

For every time you think of me,

I'm right here in your heart!!!

~~Author Unknown~~

Memorial For Our Angel Annie

This is the program from the candlelight service that we held here to commencerate the one year anniversary of the passing of Annie. It was a very emotional experience for all of us who attended and we plan on making it part of the annual quilt show. We lost Annie on 2-28-98. You can see pics. of this service on our Lupie Family Photo Album.

Our Sweet Angel Shawna

The passing of Shawna has been very hard on me. She had emailed me a birthday card and told me of her vacation that they were going on the next day. The next day never came for Sweet Shawna. We lost her on 7-4-99. I miss her terribly but I know she is safe in the arms of her mom who passed from Lupus 2 yrs. ago. She will always hold a piece of my heart and soul. I love you my dear friend.....

Our Sweet Angel Susan

If you look up the word FRIEND in any dictionary you will surely see Susan's picture. She truly was the best friend that any of us could have dreamed of. She and I had a late night phone relationship, we knew that if we needed to talk we'd each be up with our aches and pains. Susan lost her battle with Lupus on 8-25-99....I love you my dear friend........

Our Sweet Angel Susie

July 1, 1999 A young 34 yr. old lady by the name of Susie became a special Lupie Angel. This is her story written by her mother.....

Our Sweet Angel Diane

May 12, 2000 The wolf claimed the life of my best friend Diane Scales Pullman. Besides the death of my grandmother this was by far the saddest day of my life. Our dear lupie sister Jennifer from N.C. drove over 20 hrs. to come get me and take me to bury Diane on May 15, 2000. This is my tribute to one of God's most precious Angels....

Diane is my Guardian Angel now and I feel her presence beside me every single day, still holding my hand in love & friendship as I continue my fight with the wolf. Diane still teaches me and guides me each day to love and care about my fellow lupie brothers & sisters. Her love is what the foundation of Lupies Helping Lupies Ministries is built upon, that's how strong it continues to influence my life.

When I start missing your physical presence my dear friend, all I have to do is put my hand on my heart because you are alive and well in there. I LOVE YOU........i...........

This Candle Burns Bright For Our Sweet Lupie Angels...........