I never knew I never knew what faith was, till I had to live by it. Because I lost you. I never knew that what I believed could be so shattered. Until I tried to pick up the pieces, after you left. I never knew that who I was and where I was going could change so quickly, because of broken dreams. I never knew the grip of despair could hold so tightly, and shake the core of my being. Till you left me.. silently. I never knew how profound silence could be, till I spoke your name to friends and no one said a word. I never knew how long a night could be, till your leaving left my body hungry for sleep that just wouldn't come. I never knew I could love so deeply, and completely. Because of your being. Until I loved you, I never knew. written by Lori 2/9/99 http://www.angelfire.com/ny/AngelWhispers/mypoems.html

HER JOURNEY'S JUST BEGUN Don't think of her as gone away- her journey's just begun, life holds so many facets- this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched... for nothing loved is ever lost- and she was loved so very much. Ellen Brenneman

A Grieving Mother's Prayer Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my child you'll keep. Safe and warm in your arms so tight, So I can face the morning light. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul you'll take. So, I can be with my child again, in your forever PROMISE LAND By: Amanda Brunson