 
Benjiman Brian Bangert June 27, 1986 - June 28, 1986         A smile is missing when saying one name. For parents who�ve lost a daughter or son, Nothing can bring back the delightful fun, Of watching them talk, laugh, or just run. The memories are all that we do have now, We do go on�..only God knows how. A New Year comes as midnight arrives, Our Angels still a big part of our lives. If only we could trade the presents we receive, For one more day with those whom we grieve! But nothing can bring back our beloved child, The one that laughed, cried, and often smiled. They are together in a much better place, Watching us cry�..touching our face! Although we miss them on Holidays to share, Be assured their loving presence fills the air, At home, in church, at New York�s Times Square! So celebrating the Holidays are now hard to do, But always remember they are thinking of you too, Wishing you happiness and showing their love, Not on this Earth, but from Heaven above! In Memory of his daughter, Jessica      with tiny lights like heaven's stars reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular please wipe away that tear for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you of the joy their voices bring for it is beyond description to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I can't tell you of the splendor or the peace here in this place Can you just imagine Christmas with our Savior face to face? I'll ask him to lift your spirit as I tell him of your love so then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above. Please let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing for I am spending Christmas in heaven and I'm walking with the King. published by permission  Author's Note: "Lysandra Kay Bencke was my thirteen year old handicapped daughter. On Christmas day 1997, Lysandra had a seizure and was in a coma for five days before she passed away. During those five days I wrote the poem "Christmas in Heaven". I sent it out in belated Christmas cards to over
100 friends and relatives that year. They have also sent it on to other friends and relatives, thus how the poem has been changedand the story behind it."   To bring you to our minds. The days we do not think of you Are very hard to find. Each morning when we awake, We know that you are gone. And no one knows the heart ache As we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with sadness And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you No one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with you, Your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly; In death we love you still. There will always be a heartache, And often a silent tear. But always a precious memory Of the days when you were here. If tears could make a staircase, And heartaches make a lane, We'd walk the path to heaven And bring you home again. We hold you close within our hearts; And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Our family chain is broken now, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. ~ Written by Connie Dyer, BP/USA, Springfield, IL     Sit with me awhile. How I long to hold your hand, And see your tender smile. Tiny Angel, look at me, I want this image clear... That I will forget your precious face Is my biggest fear. Tiny Angel can you tell me, Why you have gone away? You weren't here for very long... Why is it, you couldn't stay? Tiny Angel shook his head, "These things I do not know... But I do know that you love me, And that I love you so." Author Unknown    To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew. Like a beacon in the night The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way. Oh, today I light a candle for you. The seasons come and go, and I'm weary from the change. I keep on moving on, you know it's not the same. And when I'm walking all alone Do you hear me call your name? Do you hear me sing the songs we used to sing? And I will light a candle for you. To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew. Like a beacon in the night The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way. Oh, today I light a candle for you. You filled my life with wonder, touched me with surprise, Always saw that something special deep within your eyes. And through the good times and the bad, We carried on with pride. I hold onto the love and life we knew. And I will light a candle for you. To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew. Like a beacon in the night The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way. Oh, today I light a candle for you.   Though you may not see I'll smile and remember The last Christmas, with you and me Don't be sad mom I'm never far away Your heart has hidden sight My memory will always stay I watched as you touched the ornaments Sometimes a tear was shed as you did I touched you gently on your shoulder And on tiptoes I proudly stood I'm only gone for a little while mom I'm waiting for the day to be When God calls out your name mom We'll be together, just you wait and see But until that time comes Carry on as you did when I was there I tell the angels how much I love you There are angels here everywhere! I stand behind you some days When I know that you are sad I want you to be happy mom It would make my heart so glad So on this Christmas Eve, Mom Think of me as I will be thinking of you And touch that special ornament That I once made for you I love you mom and dad, also I know you know I do And I'll be waiting here for you When your earthly life is through              And also for this lovely Christmas stocking below...  
  A friend can hear a tear drop.                        
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