To
my dearest family, 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 I'm out of sight.
Remember
that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That
day 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're part of my 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 day's 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.
But if I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for
certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm 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 unto the
world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's 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 has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along
the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who
is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on 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.
And when it's time for you
to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not
going.....you're coming here to me.
A most beautiful letter, many thanks to:-
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey copyright
1998 Written in memory of my late husband, Richard Mahaffey
Reply
to "Letter from Heaven"
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.
Incredibly beautiful & most apt, many thanks to:-
~Author~
Ruth
Ann Mahaffey ©copyright 2004
A Letter From Heaven
I
felt your soft touch and heard your mournful cry.
You
knew I was leaving, but you couldn't grasp "why".
You
held onto my hand, your heart heavy with gloom,
As I
passed from this lifetime, and rose up from the room.
It
happened so quickly, in the blink of an eye.
My
heart was too weak. No strength for "goodbye".
You
saw it, I know, how the light drained from my face,
But
you missed HIS great GLORY as it lit up the place.
I
yearned so to hold you and say, "It's okay",
But
HE took my hand and said, "Let's be on our way."
Please
don't grieve for me now, love, for I have not died.
HE
just put out this lamp for my dawn has arrived.
Though
I'll miss you intensely, as I know you'll miss me,
HE
has places to take me, and wondrous things I shall see.
I've
been reborn to a place you can't now understand;
A
place of Glory, and Peace, nestled in HIS right hand.
Yet
I'll be with you always, only a faint breath away.
My
love shall be with you every moment...every day.
And
although I don't know yet every step of HIS plan,
Rest
secure in the knowledge that we WILL meet again!
