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Keymakers
Some people see a closed door,
and turn away.
Others see a closed door,
try the knob
if it doesn't open...
they turn away.
Still others see a closed door,
try the knob,
if it doesn't open,
they find a key,
if the key doesn't fit...
they turn away.
A rare few see a closed door,
try the knob
if it doesn't open,
they find a key,
if the key doesn't fit...
They make one.
Author unknown
Children as Kites
I see children as kites...
you spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground...
you run with them until you're both breathless...
they crash...
you add a longer tail...
they hit the roof top...
you pluck them out of the spout,
you patch and comfort, adjust and teach...
You watch them lifted by the wind and assure them that someday they'll fly....
Finally they are airborne, but they need more string and you keep letting it out,
and with each twist of the ball of twine, there is a sadness that goes with the joy because
the kite becomes more distant and somehow you know that it won't be long before this beautiful creature will snap the lifeline bound you together and soar as it was meant to soar...
free and alone...
only then do you know you did your job.
Author unknown
The rose seed
When we plant a rose seed in the earth
we notice that is small
but we do not criticize it as rootless and stemless
We treat it as a seed
giving it water and nourishment required of all seed.
When it first shoots up out of the earth
we do not condemn it as immature and under developed
nor do we criticize the buds for not being open when they pop up
We stand in wonder at the process taking place
and give the plant the care it needs at each stage of it's development.
The rose is a rose from the time it is a seed to the time it dies.
Within it, at all times, it contains it's whole potential
It seems to be constantly in the process of change
yet at each stage
at each moment
it is perfectly all right as it is.
Author unknown
Memory box
Once again, I look, and there you are
staring at me, piercing at my heart.
The contents of you are so precious. I take you to our special place.
Slowly I caress your lid so gently until finally I can open you.
A surge of you numbs my body.
For a few moments I am motionless as your life passes by
in just a few short seconds.
I take care to read every card, as if I was reading them for the first time.
These are precious memories of you.
As I make my way to the bottom, careful to keep everything in it's proper place,
I see you, beautiful pictures of you.
So pure. So peaceful.
As I hold you to my heart, we rock together as we used to do.
I feel your soul so connected to mine.
I cry. No, I sob.
The ache in my arms to hold you...
I pull myself away as I know I must do
I pause to look at your footprints.
And place your bracelet, with your name so proudly engraved, in my arms.
After our final moment together, I put you back in your special place.
Knowing that I really never put you away because you are part of my heart.
As my final prayer to God, "Please take care of my precious one".
As I await the day that you and I are one.
Author unknown
Angels are forever
We were chosen to become the family of a very special child.
Who would come to earth from Heaven and visit for a while.
There are mothers who give birth to babies, too good for this world of men.
They touch our lives for a moment, then travel Home again.
This was to become our destiny. And, Why? We need not know.
For a parents greatest gift is to nurture and love a child with a perfect soul.
Our baby was born an Angel and stopped to pause this way,
blessing us with sunshine, as we thanked the Lord each day.
Our child was like a ray of perfection and could not journey long,
The source of power being God Himself, quietly called our Angel Home.
As we walk in springtime meadows, with nature posing all around,
We see the beauty of our little one in every sight and sound.
Whenever I gaze at this beautiful world, or look at a blue sky above,
I know that Angels are forever
warming our hearts with their light and love.
Author unknown
Miss me, but let me go
When I come to the end of the road,
and the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little,
but not too long,
and not with you head bowed low,
remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me...but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
and each must go alone,
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friend we know,
and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me...but let me go.
Fr. Michael Lennon
In memory of a little one
She gave not a wave of her little hand,
Nor blew me her sweetest kiss
I did not know she was leaving
God her precious love I miss
Smile down on me when you hear me cry
Don't look down on me with sadness
Give me the strength to live without her
To cope with the emptiness and the madness
Bless you for taking her so gently
As she had fought so hard to live
Thank you for loaning her to me
She was your greatest gift to give
Remind her where she lived and loved
Hold her often, take her hand in our own way
Reunite her with loves ones in Heaven before her
Reassure her her Mummy will see her again some day.
Author unknown
Just say "I'm sorry"
You don't know how I feel; please don't tell me that you do.
There's just one way to know - have you lost a child too?
"You'll have another child" - must I hear this everyday?
Can I get another mother too, if mine should pass away?
Don't say it was "God's will" - that's not the God I know.
Would God, on purpose, break my heart, then watch as my tears flow?
"You have an Angel in Heaven - a precious child above".
But tell me, to whom here on earth, shall I give this love?
"Aren't you better yet?" Is that what I heard you say?
No! A part of my heart aches and I'll always feel some pain.
You think that silence is kind, but it hurts me even more.
I want to talk about my child who has gone through death's door.
Don't say these things to me, although you do mean well.
They do not take my pain away, I must go through this hell.
I will get better, slow but sure - and it helps to have you near
But a simple "I'm sorry you lost your child" is all I need to hear.
Author unknown
~Friends of the handicapped~
Blessed are those that take the time
To listen to difficult speech,
For you help me to know that
if I persevere,
I can be understood.
Blessed are you who never bid me to hurry up
or take my tasks from me.
For my failures will be outweighed
by the times I surprise myself and you.
Blessed are you who asked for my help,
for my greatest need is to be needed.
Blessed are you who understand that it is
difficult for me to put thoughts into words.
Blessed are you who with a smile encourage
me to try once more.
Blessed are you who never remind me that today
I asked the same question twice.
Blessed are you who respect and love me
just as I am.
~Author Unknown~
God's newest Angel
Jesus stood smiling with arms opened wide.
And millions of angels were standing nearby.
A brand new arrival was heading their way.
And as they waited, you could hear them say.
"He fought hard and long, don't you agree?"
"And now he's coming, his Savior to see."
"Lord, how long?" they were heard to ask.
"Until he is here, in God's presence to bask?"
"It won't be long" was His soft reply.
"Just a few more seconds, then home he'll fly."
The angels grew silent as they waited to hear.
But there was no sorrow, nor was there a tear.
Then came the shout, "He's on his way!"
God's newest angel they welcomed that day.
1998, Jerry Ham
An Angel Came To Visit Me
An Angel came to visit me
Her wonder filled eyes were full of glee
She filled my heart with love and joy
and made my world a special toy
Where 'ere she went, her love prevailed
and pain and anger it derailed
I love her so with all my heart
I didn't know how soon we'd part
I thought she'd "BE" my whole life long
Oh how, dear God, was I so wrong
My heart cries tears of fear and pain
Oh please my God I want her back again
Back to heaven she has flown
Her angels wings of gold she's grown
She gave me love and joy and laughter
Her gifts are mine forever after
My little angel is gone from me
I pray for times that cannot be
I long for a smile I'll never again see
a giggle and touch to ease the pain in me
I cannot think about tomorrow
to do so brings such deepened sorrow
My pain is real my heart is sore
When I think of the smile her eyes always wore
And yet I know inside my heart
It's just a while that we must part
She's up there guiding and watching me
Knowing together again we soon will be
When heaven opens up it's door to me
That precious loving face I will see
But for now I must remain
On this cold and hard and rocky plain
To toil and work to make things right
to guide and lead to fight the fight
to free the world of children's pain
and make it safe for angels again
An angel came to visit me
and thank you God for giving me
the time we had, the joy we shared
the special moments of love unspared
An angel came to visit me
and left a promise that only now I see
For all the pain her leaving has meant
I wouldn't have missed a moment of it......
Author Unknown
Send the Children to Bed With a Kiss
Oh, mothers, so weary, discouraged,
Worn out with the cares of the day,
You often grow cross and impatient,
Complain of the noise and the play.
For the day brings many vexations,
So many things go amiss.
But, mothers, whatever may vex you,
Send the children to bed with a kiss.
The dear little feet often wander,
Perhaps from the pathways of right.
The dear little hands find new mischief
To try you from morning 'til night.
But think of the desolate mothers
Who'd give all the world for your bliss.
And as thanks for your infinite blessings,
Send the children to bed with a kiss.
For some day their noise will not vex you.
The silence will hurt you far more.
You will long for the sweet childish voices,
For a sweet childish face at the door.
And to press a child's face to your bosom,
You'd give all the world just for this.
For the comfort t'will give you in sorrow,
Send the children to bed with a kiss.
The Balance
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