THE ~DASH~
 

I stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.
I referred to the date on his tombstone 
from the beginning... to the end.

I noted that first came the date of his birth 
and spoke of the date with tears
but I said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time 
that he spent alive on earth,
and now only those who loved him know
what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own;
the cars, the house, the cash. 
What matters is how we live and loved 
and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard, 
Are there things you'd like to change? 
For you never know how much time is left 
You could be at "dash mid-range" 

If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, 
and always try to understand the way other people feel,
and be less quick to anger, show appreciation more 
and love the people in our life like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
more often wear a smile 
remembering that this special dash 
might only last a little while. 

So when your eulogy is being read 
with your life's actions to rehash... 
would you be pleased with the things they say
about how you spent your dash?

SENDING LOVE
 

When the storm inside is rageing
When the night has trapped your fears 
When the nightmare starts unfolding
When you cannot stem your tears 

I shall see you in your sorrow
I shall see your deep despair 
Softly fold my arms around you
Let you know that I am there 

I have passed the veil of knowledge
Leaving you with earthly gloom 
Heaven floats and flows between us
Death is neither end nor doom 

In the sunshine of our memories
Spun by silver thread so fine 
Lives a picture of our loving
All is SAVED which is divine 

Hold our love which is forever
Call me and I'm by your side 
Trust the voice you hear within you
Sending love from Heaven's side. 

By: Alan Pemperton

Thank you Refuje

I'M FREE............
 

Don't grieve for me, for now I am free
I'm following paths God made for me.
I took His hand, I heard him call.....
Then turned, and bid farewell to all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to sing, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found my peace....at close of day.

And if my parting left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened...deep with sorrow,
I wish you sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full....I've savoured much.
Good friends, good times....a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't legthen it now with undo grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wants me now....He set me free!

Author Unknown

Thank you Zilverenmist

~~I See You In Sheldon's Eyes~~

 Aura of Forgiving Light
Love
Gentleness
Inner peace
Strength of Spirit
Trancending space and time.

"Mom did things right."

Father Sky
Earth Mother
Soaring eagles
Guidance to Sacred Grounds.

Union of Spirits 
Sparkle upon silken waters
Embracing one another
Sheldon guiding Mom
Mom guiding Sheldon 
Through eternity.

"Mom gave him Light."

Lofty mountain tops 
Crystal, pristine caves
Far away oceans 
Gentle streams, silent ponds
Red hummingbirds 
Golden, stoic eagles
Rainbows and waterfalls
The rhythm of Life beats gently
Between you.

Reflections of Sheldon in Mom
Reflections of Mom in Sheldon
God's crystal mirror
Encompassing the Four Corners 
Pointing to the Heavens.

A link 
A band
A bond
The great Circle of Love between Mother and Son.

"Mom, gentle strength, a beacon of Light."

~~I see you in Sheldon's eyes.~~

~Guanja
( May 24, 1999 )

Thank you Lady~G

~That'll Be Me~ 

I'm writing you this letter 
To tell you goodbye; 
He has said "It's time." 
Don't bring me flowers, 
You know I'd hate to see them die, 
And don't you cry... 
~I'll always be with you.~ 
When you feel a hand on your shoulder, 
Or a kiss right out of thin air, 
You hear your name and turn around 
But there's nobody there... 
~That'll be me.~ 
If you see a star shining brightly for you 
And you're making wishes 
And they're coming true, 
Know that I've put in a good word for you... 
~That'll be me, that'll be me.~ 
Time is sure to help your heart to mend, 
You know this really doesn't mean the end; 
They say friends are forever, 
And I'm sure we'll meet again, 
But until then, 
~I'm never far away...~ 
That'll be me....that'll be me. 

~Anonymous 

Thank you Polgara

Heaven is alot like Home

I left without saying goodbye
I never wanted to leave
They welcomed me in
They took me beneath their wings
~
As I walked beside them
Being guided to eternity
I looked back to see you
Kneeling, crying in pain
~
I fought my way back
As far as I could go
They promised me
That you would be okay
~
They told me
That I'd see you once again
That I'd hold you once again
Then I saw your tears go away
~
They placed a warm memory
Inside your mind
It brought a smile upon your face
You stood up and walked away
From the very spot your tears laid
They told me never to give up hope
They said you need the memories
And they showed me how
To pass a memory to you
All I gotta do
Is think of you
And you begin to think of me
~
Let me tell you this so far
I never wanted to leave my home
But this place has been great
Believe me, Heaven is alot like Home

Thank you Jason (hugs)