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We've known lots of pleasure, At times endured pain,, We've lived in the sunshine, And walked in the rain. , But now we're seperated , And for a time apart,, But I am not alone- , You're forever in my heart., Death always seems so sudden, , And it is always sure,, But what is oft' forgotten-, It is not without a cure., There may be times you miss me, , I sort of hope you do,, But smile when you think of me,, For I'll be waiting for , you. Now there's many things for you to do,, And lots of ways to grow,, So get busy, be happy,and live your life,, Miss me, but let me go. Don’t tell me that you understand. Don’t tell me that you know. Don’t tell me that I will survive, How I will surely grow. Don’t come at me with answers That can only come from me. Don’t tell me how my grief will pass, That I will soon be free. Accept me in my ups and downs. I need someone to share. Just hold my hand and let me cry And say, “My friend, I care" Don’t grieve for me,, for now I’m free , I’m following the path, God has laid you see., I took His hand, when I heard him call, I turned my back , and left it all. I could not stay another day , To laugh, to love, to work, to play., Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of day., If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy., A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, these things I too will miss. , Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow., My life’s been full, I savored much , Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. ,
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief., Lift up your hearts and peace to thee, God wanted me now; He set me free. ,
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effect without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner.
Our Reunion in Heaven This poem is dedicated to all the families who have lost a loved one: We weren't prepared that day, When God called you away. So many tears we cried, Longing to keep you at our side. How we loved and missed you so, And weren't ready to let you go, But it gives us comfort to know, Within the twinkling of our eyes, You entered into paradise. A place with beauty beyond measure, Eternal happiness and treasure, Where you have no more pain or tears, Nor sorrow, worries, and fears.
Although, for now, we are apart, Your precious memories live in our heart, Until God calls us each to heaven's door, Where we'll be reunited, forever more. I NEVER SAID GOODBYE I never said goodbye to you, it made no sense to me. I only say goodbye, to those I'll never see. One day I'll hold your hand again; in my heart I do believe, that death is not the end of life; it's just a short reprieve. I never said goodbye to you, instead I said "I love you". As you departed on your journey to a place where life is new. I held your hand and kissed you. Your leaving made me cry. But in the end, I know I'll see you again... So I never said goodbye.
Today I left my loved ones and as I go I pray, Lord don't let them grieve,
because I've died today.
Let there be no wailing echoing the halls, the same halls that held laughter, and answers to my calls,
I pray they all take comfort, accepting the true way, and listen when I tell them these three things today.
Time on earth's a fleeting glimpse of elegance to be, just a tiny speck of light, there's so much more to see,
Love will be forever, a promise that will last so love me more than ever, now my time with you has past.
And last of all remember the glowing love to be, when our eyes meet once again, for all eternity
If I should go tomorrow It would never be goodbye, For I have left my heart with you, So don't you ever cry. The love that's deep within me, Shall reach you from the stars, You'll feel it from the heavens, And it will heal the scars.
In Gods care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love, Memories of you are ours to keep, Our words are few but our love is deep.
ront of Headstone: In Loving Memory; What we keep in our memory is ours forever Back of Headstone: “In God’s Care” God hath not always promised skies always blue Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain Joy without sorrow, Peace without pain. But God hath promised strength for the day Rest for the labor, light for the way. Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, undying love. ‘Inner Thoughts’ Although his body’s laid to rest, and his soul has upward gone, in each and every one of us, his love lives on and on.
You taught all that knew you what courage meant And have shown us an example in death as you did in life. God give me strength in my life without you.
WC- 1 Gone, but not forgotten WC- 2 In Loving Memory of WC- 3 To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die WC- 4 Entered into rest WC- 5 Until we meet again WC- 6 I shall but love thee better after death WC- 7 Forever in our hearts WC- 8 Always in our hearts
WC- 9 At rest with God/ Rest in Peace WC- 10 Too well loved to ever be forgotten WC- 11 Asleep in Jesus WC- 12 Home with God, which is far better WC- 13 Ours for a little while, with Jesus forever WC- 14 Everlasting life through Christ WC- 15 Asleep in Christ Jesus WC- 16 Beloved of the Lord WC- 17 The song is ended, but the melody lingers on WC- 18 Rest in thine, sweet memory ours WC- 19 Sweetly sleeping WC- 20 Loving memories last forever WC- 21 Hasten, oh blessed hour or reunion WC- 22 Not lost to memory! Not lost to love! but gone to our Father's house above WC- 23 Step softly, a dream lies buried here WC- 24 Your love will light my way, your memory will ever be with me WC- 25 What we keep in memory is ours unchanged forever WC- 26 Death is only a shadow across the path to heaven WC- 27 At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them
WC- 28 He longest lives who most to others gives, himself forgetting WC- 29 May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace WC- 30 He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee WC- 31 God could not have made earthly ties so strong to break them in eternity
hough I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. 23rd Psalm B- 2 Believe on Him to life everlasting. 1 Timothy 1:16 B- 3 He shall receive in the world to come eternal life. Mark 10:30 B- 4 The righteous shall go into life eternal. Matthew 25:46 B- 5 Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:15 B- 6 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 B- 7 He that endureth to the end shall be saved. Matthew 10:22 B- 8 The Lord hath given him rest from all his enemies. 11 Samuel 7:1 B- 9 Thy remembrance shall endure into all generations. 102nd Psalm B- 10 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3 B- 11 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life. John 3:16
B- 12 I rejoice in thy salvation. 1 Samuel 2:1 B- 13 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 23rd Psalm B- 14 This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well please. Matthew 3:17 B- 15 Blessed is the man who maketh the Lord his trust. Psalms 40:4 B- 16 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden. Matthew 11:28 B- 17 Sleep on now, and take your rest. Matthew 26:45 B- 18 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 B- 19 ...Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21 B- 20 I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead yet shall he live. John 11:25 B- 21 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1 B- 22 ...All things work together for good to them that love God. Romans 8:28 B- 23 ...Be thou faith unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelation 2:10 B- 24 ...Not my will, but thine be done. Luke 22:42 B- 25 The Lord watch between me and thee, while we are absent, one from the other. Genesis 31:49 B- 26 For with thee is the foundation of life: in the light shall we see light. Ps.xxxvi:9
B- 27 God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 1 John iv:16 B- 28 Greater love than this no one has, that one lay down his life for his friends. John xv:13 B- 29 This is the promise... the life everlasting. 1st Epistle of John ii:25 B- 30 For of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew xix:14 B- 31 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 11 Tim.1v:7my F- 1 To know even one life breathed easier because she lived is to know she truly succeeded while here. F- 2 We can only be said to be alive when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. Let it be forever remembered she was always a diamond to us. F- 3 She never took no for an answer and pushed ahead when others paused. But a kinder, gentler woman you will never meet again. F- 4 She appreciated every moment because she knew she might never be able to experience it again. F- 5 She took in all the wonders of life, wrapped them in a colorful package and gave it to us. We'll miss you! F- 6 The past is history. The future, a mystery. But we will hold dear our memories of her, her smile, the sound of her laughter...forever. F- 7 She did more than exist, she lived. She did more than listen, she understood. Rest peacefully, dear. F- 8 Goodbye to a wonderful mother and grandmother. She lived a long and wonderful life, and was loved by all who knew her. She will be dearly missed, but will live on in our hearts for generations.
F- 9 Sleep on, sweet mother and wife, And take thy rest, God called thee home He thought it best F- 10 My wife, my friend, the mother dear In dreamless sleep repossess here May those whose love to her was given All meet and live with her in heaven F- 11 Mother thou art gone to rest And this shall be our prayer That when we reach our journey's end His glory we may share F- 12 God's greatest gift returned to God - my mother O,Lord I put her in thy hands She had a kindly word for each and she died beloved by all She lives with us in memory and will for evermore F- 13 May God grant you eternal rest, dear Mother F- 14 She concealed her tears but shared her smiles F- 15 God took her home, it was his will, but in our hearts she liveth still F- 16 God bless thee wheresoe'er thou art in his great universe today F- 17 She is resting peacefully with Jesus in that beautiful home above F- 18 Her memory is enshrined in our hearts F- 19 Her friendship was an inspriration, her love a blessing F- 20 Resting with those she loved F- 21 She served and kept the faith F- 22 She walked in beauty F- 23 Her friends were her world
F- 24 She loved people and laughter F- 25 She would rather give than receive F- 26 God called her from amoung us to a home of eternal rest F- 27 Always loving: always loved F- 28 To know her was to love her F- 29 She gave so much and demanded so little F- 30 Her children arise up and call her blessed F- 31 A mother is a mother still, the holiest thing alive F- 32 Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, in every gesture dignity and love F- 33 When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music F- 34 She passed through glory's morning gate and walked in paradise
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief., Lift up your hearts and peace to thee, God wanted me now; He set me free. ,
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effect without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner.
Our Reunion in Heaven This poem is dedicated to all the families who have lost a loved one: We weren't prepared that day, When God called you away. So many tears we cried, Longing to keep you at our side. How we loved and missed you so, And weren't ready to let you go, But it gives us comfort to know, Within the twinkling of our eyes, You entered into paradise. A place with beauty beyond measure, Eternal happiness and treasure, Where you have no more pain or tears, Nor sorrow, worries, and fears.
Although, for now, we are apart, Your precious memories live in our heart, Until God calls us each to heaven's door, Where we'll be reunited, forever more. I NEVER SAID GOODBYE I never said goodbye to you, it made no sense to me. I only say goodbye, to those I'll never see. One day I'll hold your hand again; in my heart I do believe, that death is not the end of life; it's just a short reprieve. I never said goodbye to you, instead I said "I love you". As you departed on your journey to a place where life is new. I held your hand and kissed you. Your leaving made me cry. But in the end, I know I'll see you again... So I never said goodbye.
Today I left my loved ones and as I go I pray, Lord don't let them grieve,
because I've died today.
Let there be no wailing echoing the halls, the same halls that held laughter, and answers to my calls,
I pray they all take comfort, accepting the true way, and listen when I tell them these three things today.
Time on earth's a fleeting glimpse of elegance to be, just a tiny speck of light, there's so much more to see,
Love will be forever, a promise that will last so love me more than ever, now my time with you has past.
And last of all remember the glowing love to be, when our eyes meet once again, for all eternity
If I should go tomorrow It would never be goodbye, For I have left my heart with you, So don't you ever cry. The love that's deep within me, Shall reach you from the stars, You'll feel it from the heavens, And it will heal the scars.
In Gods care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love, Memories of you are ours to keep, Our words are few but our love is deep.
ront of Headstone: In Loving Memory; What we keep in our memory is ours forever Back of Headstone: “In God’s Care” God hath not always promised skies always blue Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain Joy without sorrow, Peace without pain. But God hath promised strength for the day Rest for the labor, light for the way. Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, undying love. ‘Inner Thoughts’ Although his body’s laid to rest, and his soul has upward gone, in each and every one of us, his love lives on and on.
You taught all that knew you what courage meant And have shown us an example in death as you did in life. God give me strength in my life without you.
WC- 1 Gone, but not forgotten WC- 2 In Loving Memory of WC- 3 To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die WC- 4 Entered into rest WC- 5 Until we meet again WC- 6 I shall but love thee better after death WC- 7 Forever in our hearts WC- 8 Always in our hearts
WC- 9 At rest with God/ Rest in Peace WC- 10 Too well loved to ever be forgotten WC- 11 Asleep in Jesus WC- 12 Home with God, which is far better WC- 13 Ours for a little while, with Jesus forever WC- 14 Everlasting life through Christ WC- 15 Asleep in Christ Jesus WC- 16 Beloved of the Lord WC- 17 The song is ended, but the melody lingers on WC- 18 Rest in thine, sweet memory ours WC- 19 Sweetly sleeping WC- 20 Loving memories last forever WC- 21 Hasten, oh blessed hour or reunion WC- 22 Not lost to memory! Not lost to love! but gone to our Father's house above WC- 23 Step softly, a dream lies buried here WC- 24 Your love will light my way, your memory will ever be with me WC- 25 What we keep in memory is ours unchanged forever WC- 26 Death is only a shadow across the path to heaven WC- 27 At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them
WC- 28 He longest lives who most to others gives, himself forgetting WC- 29 May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace WC- 30 He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee WC- 31 God could not have made earthly ties so strong to break them in eternity
hough I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. 23rd Psalm B- 2 Believe on Him to life everlasting. 1 Timothy 1:16 B- 3 He shall receive in the world to come eternal life. Mark 10:30 B- 4 The righteous shall go into life eternal. Matthew 25:46 B- 5 Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:15 B- 6 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 B- 7 He that endureth to the end shall be saved. Matthew 10:22 B- 8 The Lord hath given him rest from all his enemies. 11 Samuel 7:1 B- 9 Thy remembrance shall endure into all generations. 102nd Psalm B- 10 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3 B- 11 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life. John 3:16
B- 12 I rejoice in thy salvation. 1 Samuel 2:1 B- 13 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 23rd Psalm B- 14 This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well please. Matthew 3:17 B- 15 Blessed is the man who maketh the Lord his trust. Psalms 40:4 B- 16 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden. Matthew 11:28 B- 17 Sleep on now, and take your rest. Matthew 26:45 B- 18 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 B- 19 ...Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21 B- 20 I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead yet shall he live. John 11:25 B- 21 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1 B- 22 ...All things work together for good to them that love God. Romans 8:28 B- 23 ...Be thou faith unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelation 2:10 B- 24 ...Not my will, but thine be done. Luke 22:42 B- 25 The Lord watch between me and thee, while we are absent, one from the other. Genesis 31:49 B- 26 For with thee is the foundation of life: in the light shall we see light. Ps.xxxvi:9
B- 27 God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 1 John iv:16 B- 28 Greater love than this no one has, that one lay down his life for his friends. John xv:13 B- 29 This is the promise... the life everlasting. 1st Epistle of John ii:25 B- 30 For of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew xix:14 B- 31 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 11 Tim.1v:7my F- 1 To know even one life breathed easier because she lived is to know she truly succeeded while here. F- 2 We can only be said to be alive when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. Let it be forever remembered she was always a diamond to us. F- 3 She never took no for an answer and pushed ahead when others paused. But a kinder, gentler woman you will never meet again. F- 4 She appreciated every moment because she knew she might never be able to experience it again. F- 5 She took in all the wonders of life, wrapped them in a colorful package and gave it to us. We'll miss you! F- 6 The past is history. The future, a mystery. But we will hold dear our memories of her, her smile, the sound of her laughter...forever. F- 7 She did more than exist, she lived. She did more than listen, she understood. Rest peacefully, dear. F- 8 Goodbye to a wonderful mother and grandmother. She lived a long and wonderful life, and was loved by all who knew her. She will be dearly missed, but will live on in our hearts for generations.
F- 9 Sleep on, sweet mother and wife, And take thy rest, God called thee home He thought it best F- 10 My wife, my friend, the mother dear In dreamless sleep repossess here May those whose love to her was given All meet and live with her in heaven F- 11 Mother thou art gone to rest And this shall be our prayer That when we reach our journey's end His glory we may share F- 12 God's greatest gift returned to God - my mother O,Lord I put her in thy hands She had a kindly word for each and she died beloved by all She lives with us in memory and will for evermore F- 13 May God grant you eternal rest, dear Mother F- 14 She concealed her tears but shared her smiles F- 15 God took her home, it was his will, but in our hearts she liveth still F- 16 God bless thee wheresoe'er thou art in his great universe today F- 17 She is resting peacefully with Jesus in that beautiful home above F- 18 Her memory is enshrined in our hearts F- 19 Her friendship was an inspriration, her love a blessing F- 20 Resting with those she loved F- 21 She served and kept the faith F- 22 She walked in beauty F- 23 Her friends were her world
F- 24 She loved people and laughter F- 25 She would rather give than receive F- 26 God called her from amoung us to a home of eternal rest F- 27 Always loving: always loved F- 28 To know her was to love her F- 29 She gave so much and demanded so little F- 30 Her children arise up and call her blessed F- 31 A mother is a mother still, the holiest thing alive F- 32 Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, in every gesture dignity and love F- 33 When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music F- 34 She passed through glory's morning gate and walked in paradise
