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kerry5


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This was read at the Popes Memorial Service, and the priest that spoke at my mother's service read it for her.  I thought you may like it if you have or are dealing with a loss :)


 


Letter From Heaven


To my dearest family and friends, some things I'd like to say But first of all, to let you know that i arrived okay.  I'm writing this from heaven.  Here i dwell with God above here there's no more tears of sadness, Here is just eternal love.   Please do not be unhappy just because im out of sight Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.  That day that i had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and he said "I welcome you."  It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.   As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.  I need you here badly, you were part of a plan.  There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man.   God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.  And foremost on the list was to watch and care for you.  And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.  God and I are closest to you... in the middle of the night .  When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years because you are only human they are bound to bring you tears.  But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain.  Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.  I wish that i could tell you all that God has planned If I were to tell you, you wouldnt understand.  But one thing is certain, though my life on earth is over, I am closer to you now than i ever was before.  There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb, But together we can do it by taking one day at a  time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too that as you give onto this world the world will give onto you.  If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain  Then you can say to God at night... My day was not in vain.  And now i am contented ...that my life was worthwhile knowing as i passed along the way, i made somebody smile.  So if you meet somebody that is sad and feeling low . Just lend a hand to pick him up as your way you go.  When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. When it is time for you to go...for that body to be free.  Remember your not going... your coming here to me


 


Its so very nice to me


 


 



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Dear (((kerry)))


What a beautiful read,


Thank you for posting this-


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Hi Kerry,


Thank you so much for sharing this.  It is so beautiful and I so enjoyed reading it.


Love in recovery - Jeri



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((((kerry))))


  Thanks so much for posting this.  I lost my best friend the 25th of this month (a year ago)and have been thinking of her lots.  I found this letter to be very comforting.


                                             hugs,


                                              danz



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Thanks dear friend :)

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Kerry, I found this from the same author.

My Dearest Loved one:



I received your Letter from Heaven,

It made the teardrops fall.

But knowing you’re with God above,

Sweet memories, I will recall.



I know that you are with me,

For I feel your presence near.

And if I listen closely,

Your voice I then can hear.



I know you’re watching o’er me,

As you promised you would do.

And when I feel so saddened,

It’s your letter that sees me through.



When I lay in bed at night,

The day’s chores put to flight,

I truly feel your presence,

Like a warm and glowing light.



The rocky roads you mentioned,

And the hills that I must climb;

I’ve done exactly what you said,

By taking one day at a time.



I’ve tried to help others,

Who are in sorrow and in pain.

And now I am contented,

My day was not in vain.



I’ll lend a hand, as you have said

When someone is feeling low.

I’ll pray for them and be here,

‘Till on their way they go.



And when it’s time for me to go,

To join you in heaven high.

My wings I shall spread wide,
To my home up in the sky.

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Wow thats really nice too thanks so much Christy :) ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

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Hi Kerry


Thanks for so verygenerously sharing that .. I speak of my late mother almost every day , miss her very much and my grandmother ...that helps a lot


Love and hugs


Fiona



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Wow..wonderful reads. Thank you guys for posting both readings.

15 yrs ago I was widowed by the hands of a drunk driver. I still miss my first husband terribly and think of him daily.

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Thank you ladies for the beautiful posts.  These words certainly comfort those who have lost someone that meant so much to them in this lifetime.  Bless you both.  Thank you.


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Chrsity,


Great post. Who is the author?


Lanchas



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I am so amazed on how hp's strength shines through all of you and how it has touches the rest of us and gives us hope and comfort.


They were beautiful!! 


 


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Lanchas,


The poems were written by Ruth Ann Mahaffey



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