By Author Unknown: Death And Dying

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Friday, January 23, 2009

On The Other Side

by: Author Unknown,

A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was leaving the room after paying a visit, and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side." Very quietly the doctor said, "I don't know." "You don't know?" the man said. "You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?"

The doctor was holding the handle of the door, on the other side of which came a sound of scratching and whining. As he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, "Did you notice my dog? He's never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear."

"I know little of what is on the other side of death," the doctor continued, "but I do know one thing: I know my Master is there, and that is enough. And when the door opens, I shall pass through with no fear, but with gladness."

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Understand

by: Author Unknown,

When tomorrow starts without me,

try to understand,

an angel came and called my name,

then took me by the hand.

Footprints In Our Hearts

by: Author Unknown,

When someone comes into our lives . . .

and they are too quietly and quickly gone,

they leave footprints on our hearts,

and their memory stays with us forever.

We

by: Author Unknown,

We thought of your little boy today,

We will tomorrow too,

We thought of little Drew yesterday,

And we also thought of you.
We don't know the perfect words to say,

We don't know what to do,

Your little boy had too short a stay,

And our hearts ache for you.
Your family is always in our thoughts,

Your son is in our hearts

And in that battle that he fought,

More knowledge of his condition starts.

I Cried Tears

by: Author Unknown,

We cried tears when we learned that a child would be, that our God had allowed you to quicken in me. We cried tears with our loved ones as they shared our joy, and we thought about names for a girl or a boy.
I cried tears as I thought of the things we would do, all the things that your Daddy would pass on to you. And I cried tears as I thought of each inch you had grown, as I pondered the day that you'd make yourself known. Then to think of the world you must enter brought fears, once again little loved one your Mother cried tears.
Something's wrong,

I can tell - once again there are tears, and I'll not get the chance of your love through the years. Oh the ache and the sorrow and all of the pain, and again, yes again my tears fall like rain.
Then His peace comes to me as I think of you there, gently rocking with Father in His favorite chair. Your sweet little fingers clenched tight in His palm, and His son softly singing to help keep you calm.
Our God knew your days before you came to be, and He knew little one you would not stay with me, so I cry, but I know that when this life is done, I will greet and embrace you, my sweet little one.
There's a time to be born and a time to die, and the joy and the sorrow both both make us cry!

Bereaved

by: Author Unknown,

This doesn't mean that the pain continues at the same intensity. There is a short while, at first, when we hardly believe it. It is rather like when we have cut our hand, we see the blood flowing, but the pain has not yet set in. So when we are bereaved, there is a short while before the pain hits us. But when it does, it is massive in its effect. Grief is shattering.

Grief

by: Author Unknown,

The various stages of grief. It's not fluid. It doesn't always follow a pattern that makes sense. Often, the months further out are just as hard, if not harder, than some of those right in the beginning. You're just numb then. Now, the pain is much more apparent.

Remembering You

by: Author Unknown,

Your time on earth seemed all too brief

because I wanted you in my life forever.

And although I really miss you,

in my heart I know that you are at peace.

Still, countless times throughout the day

I find myself remembering you.

Although I cannot see or hear you,

I know that you are with me.

I'll feel you in the warmth of the summer sun.

I'll see you in the brilliance of autumn leaves.

You'll be beside me in the peacefulness of a gentle snowfall

and rejoice with me at the emergence

of the first flowers of spring.

I'm thankful for the times we shared

and the priceless memories too;

for those memories are a comfort now when I lovingly -Remember You.

Remembering

by: Author Unknown,

Go ahead and mention my child,

The one that died, you know.

Don't worry about hurting me further.

The depth of my pain doesn't show.

Don't worry about making me cry.

I'm already crying inside.

Help me to heal by releasing

The tears that I try to hide.

I'm hurt when you just keep silent,

Pretending he didn't exist.

I'd rather you mention my child,

Knowing that he has been missed.

You asked me how I was doing.

I say "pretty good" or "fine".

But healing is something ongoing.

I feel it will take a lifetime.

Openings

by: Author Unknown,

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky,

but rather openings where our loved

ones shine down to let us know they are happy.

Broken Chain

by: Author Unknown

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same;

but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again

Scar

by: Author Unknown,

No matter how many years pass, we remember.

The loss of a loved one is like a major operation;

part of us is removed, and we have a scar for the rest of our lives.

Little Angels

by: Author Unknown,

When God calls little children to

dwell with him above,We mortals sometimes question the

wisdom of His love.For no heartache compares with the

death of one small child,Who does so much to make our

world seem wonderful and mild.Perhaps God tires of calling the

aged to His fold,So He picks a rosebud before

it can grow old.God knows how much we need

them, and so He takes but few,To make the land of heaven more

beautiful to view.Believing this is difficults

till somehow we must try,The saddest word mankind knows

will always be "Goodbye."So when a little child departs

we who are left behind

Must realize God loves children,angels are hard to find.

Loved

by: Author Unknown,

Just think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched.

For nothing loved is ever lost, and he was loved so much

I'll Be Here

by: Author Unknown,

Daddy Please don't look so sad, Momma please don't cry"

Cause I am in the arms of Jesus and He sings me lullabies

Please, try not to question God, don't think he is unkind.

Don't think He sent me to you, and then He changed His mind.
You see, I am a Special child, and I'm needed up above.

I'm the Special gift you gave Him, the product of your love.

I'll always be there with you, and watch the sky at night.

Find the brightest star that's gleaming,That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost, that mists your window pane.That's me,

in the summer showers, I'll be dancing in the rain.When you feel a little breeze, from a gentle wind that blows.That's me, I'll be there, planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing, and your heart feels a little tug,That's me, I'll be there Giving your heart a hug.

So daddy, please don't look so sad, momma don't you cry.I'm in the arms of Jesus, and He sings me lullabies.