 Austyn James Dudley August 29, 2004 - September 6, 2004    We're wondering what Christmas in heaven is like As we grieve alone and pray. Longing for one who has gone before To spend Christmas in heaven today. And so in our dreams we wander far from the scenes and sounds of earth 'Til we catch the strains of the heavenly choir As they sing ofthe Christ child's birth. The angels and saints we envision there As they join in the restal gay And there 'mid the throng is our loved one Spending Christmas in heaven today. There's joy in the faith that teaches when our life's work is done Of a place in heaven awaiting And the crown we worked for is won. In our grief may we learn well the lesson So to work and suffer and pray As to merit the joys of our loved one And to spend Christmas together someday. ~ Author unknown     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    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.                       A friend can hear a tear drop.          God bless and comfort you. GEOFFREY P. EDWARDS        
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