~`~Death/Loss~`~
~`~Remembrance~`~


There are many subjects to think about when we think of death, and loss,
either of personal items, or of family members, and friends..
Hopefully some of these thoughts will help you to adjust to your loss, no matter what your loss may be..


.....in memoriam

eath 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
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..
.........All is well

Henry Scott Holland-1847-1918
Canon of St. Pauls Cathedral
London, England

~Memory of a child~
...by Jen

Not a day goes by
that I don't think of you every
minute of every day...
You're always in every
step that I make
every move that I make
everything that I do-
you never leave my mind
and I hope that you feel
the same way to..
from Cathy...
If I could have a lifetime wish
A dream that would come true;
I'd pray to God with all my heart
For yesterday and you.

A thousand words won't bring you back
I know, because I've tried;
And neither will a thousand tears
I know, because I've cried.

You've left behind my broken heart
And happy memories too;
I never wanted memories
I only wanted you.
~a letter to mom, from Sue~
Mom,
I guess you can call this an open letter~
~you would.
I never got to say "good bye".
It's killing me.
You were my best friend.
What more can I say?
Man, you were the most beautiful
person I have ever known.
WHY, is what I can't fathom.
Yeah, we had our ups and downs....
what mom and daughter wouldn't?
I look at where I am, right now..
Mom, I miss you.
Sometimes I just
do NOT know what to do!
You always had the
"words of wisdom".
Now I sit and cry.It's all up to me.
Man. Mom, I sure miss you.
Sometimes I hurt so bad,
that my throat hurts.
I don't know if this makes sense.
Where ARE you? Do I know?
You cannot be dead.
Man, how many years has it been?
Are you happy? Are you at peace?
Do you still hurt?
Mom..I NEED an answer.
Tell me you're OK. I can't keep crying.
I tried SO hard to be there.
Death is, from what I am told,
to bring peace to the dying.
The most difficult part of death ..
is left to the living.
I went through an entire lifetime
with you, Mom.
I still cannot face life without you.
Lady...you are my everything.
All My Love to You,
Sue
...to a loved one

It was
a sudden parting,
Too bitter to forget,
Those who loved you dearly,
Are the ones who cant forget.
- + -
We often sit and think of you,
And think of how you died,
To think we could not say goodbye,
Before you closed your eyes.
- + -
Your life was one of kindly deeds,
A helping hand for others needs,
Sincere and true in heart and mind,
Beautiful memories left behind.
- + -
The blow was hard, the shock severe,
To part with one we loved so dear,
Our loss is great, we'll not complain,
But trust in god too meet again.
- + -
Two tired eyes are sleeping,
Two willing hands are still,
The one who worked so hard for us,
Is resting at gods will.
- + -
Our family chain is broken,
Nothing seems the same,
But as god calls one by one,
The links will join again.

to Mandy...
You were always there.
You were my sister
My rock to lean on-Now your gone.
I feel so alone,no one to talk to,
no one to listen,
no one to laugh or cry with
We had over 40 years as sisters
but it wasnt long enough.
We went through so much together,
but in the end you did it alone.
You waited until I left the room
to quietly slip away, no fuss or bother.
I had the start and middle of your life
but I missed the end.
I feel I let you down-I'm sorry I left the room
I wish I had stayed..
but, you being you, did it the way
you knew would be best..
not just for me but for you too.
You slipped away unnoticed in death like in life
no fuss, no bother to anyone just gone
I hope you find the peace you always looked for in life..
that you find your daughter, Melissa who went before you,
and that all's well with you
I still miss you- I always will..
I send you all my love, now as always..
your loving sister,
paula

My friend..

I could use the phone
I need to talk
But can't, so I go for a walk.
Take my hand
I'll try to help you understand
So much needs to be said
But too late, my sister's dead.
I can only hope
That we can all cope
With the fear
That she is no longer near.
Our eyes will only swell
if we go on and dwell.
That mom's sweet daughter
only found comfort in the water.
But now she's out of pain
She no longer has to strain.
She's in God's hands With no more demands.
Nothing can be that wrong
When your love is so strong.
God's love was meant
that is why she was heaven sent.
But I must ask why?
When do we say good bye?

To my loving sis who I really miss
Patti Kay
Weep not for me ....
I am not dead ...
With no more pain to be bled,
I am alive and free...

Sing to me,
Laugh and be glad...
Do not be sad,
And weep not for me.

Weep not for me,
But be happy I am free...
Shed no tears,
Have no fears,
I am with the Lord and singing his praise...

So weep not for me,
And remember me...
I am alive again
Just as I was then,
I am with the Lord and singing his praise.

Dedicated to Uncle Ron,
You will always be in my heart,
and thank you for saving my life when I was young.
Love your niece, Lynn

If tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane,
I would walk right up to
Heaven and bring you home again.
Your always in my heart,
and I miss you...

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