In God's Hands

You are in God’s hands now,
No longer in my own,
The most devastating lesson,
I could ever have known.

I did not want to release you,
A mother never does,
My hands still ache to hold you,
To guide and cherish and love.

Only you can truly know,
How I feel each day,
The depth of loss and longing,
Ever since you passed away.

I miss you every moment,
You are always in my thoughts,
There is nothing that I do,
In which you are not a part.

I cannot understand fully,
Life’s purpose or divine plan,
All I know is that I love you,
And you are in God’s hands.

Angelversary Dime

I was buying flowers for my son’s resting place,
As tears were running down my face,
I kept thinking how it’s been four years,
Since the last time that he was here.

I walked out to my car to find,
A bright and shiny silver dime,
Beside my car’s front door,
Not something that I was looking for.

The date on the dime was 2007,
The year my son went to Heaven,
I knew this was a sign for me,
From my son for me to see.

A way of validating what was on my mind,
Acknowledging the four year length of time,
A message that was sent my way,
To help comfort on this difficult day.

I was amazed to receive this Heaven sent sign,
In the parking lot for me to find,
A message of love and continuing ties,
Tangible proof that love never dies.

 

Beautiful Memorial Ornaments

These are lovely memorial ornaments. If you buy one you not only receive a beautiful personalized ornament, but you also help fund The Angels Across the USA ministry http://www.angelsacrosstheusa.com/.

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By: Grief and Beyond

A song about signs

I found this wonderful song about some of the signs our loved ones in spirit use to communicate with us.  They want to comfort us in our grief and to show us they are still near.  I love listening to this.  I hope that you will like it too. It is so reassuring to receive these signs of continuing love and connection.  Look and ask for signs from your loved ones. 
Every Once in a While, by Cindy Campo

Ascension

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You slipped from this world sight unseen,
Lifted on silent angel wings,
Soaring in glorious celestial flight,
Through the darkness of the night.

Past a brilliant full moon on high,
The sky was beautiful the night you died,
The stars were sparkling, the air was clear,
But in a moment you were no longer here.

Lovingly held, you were flown away,
It was not meant for you to stay,
I don’t know the why of this,
But know you dwell in Heavenly bliss.

The world is no longer the one I knew,
I always thought I’d be with you,
I pray for help to carry on,
For my heart is broken with you now gone.

Rainbow

     Just over a month ago I saw an amazing "rainbow bridge" in the sky from my backyard.  Last week I saw this rainbow from my parents backyard when I was visiting.  Yesterday I was watching "Dancing With the Stars" on TV.  The Band Perry performed their hit song, "If I Die Young."   This is a verse from that song:

"Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother,
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors..."

I am grateful for these rainbow messages!

Never say goodbye...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63QbAuBrO4

Train - this ain't goodbye

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this ain't goodbye lyrics

Angels Across the USA Event in Northern Virginia

The Bereaved Parents of the USA Northern Virginia Chapter hosted The Angels Across the USA workshop and concert yesterday in Lorton. It was held at the beautiful and historic Pohick church. This was an intimate setting with lovely people all connected by hearts that have suffered great loss. It was a wonderful healing event and a video was made that will allow Alan and Denise to bring their grief ministry to groups across the country that they would be unable to reach in person.

October 15, 2011

Claire Stevenson listening to Alan as he talks about healing guilt and regret

By: AngelsAcross Theusa

Memorial Vase

     I found this memorial vase on line.  I have it and think that it is very special.  I am sharing the web site for any one who might also be interested in having a memorial vase.  http://www.terrysvillage.com/memorial-vase-a2-91_5822.fltr?prodCatId=163832&tabId=1 

Angelic Vision

     I posted this same picture with my Rainbow Bridge poem last month, shortly after it was taken.  After contemplating the significance of this beautiful message in the sky I wrote another poem.  Here is my latest poem with the angel clouds picture again.

A rainbow’s promise and angelic love,
Shown to me in the sky above,
I gazed in wonder at the clouds of white,
Amazed to see this glorious sight.

Two angel shaped clouds with a rainbow in between,
A bridge of colors to be seen,
Rays of aqua, violet, and blue,
So lovely and luminous to view.

Was this a heavenly message for me,
A promise of things yet to be?
I long to cross this rainbow bridge,
To understand the life I live.

Loving angels are guiding my way,
I am listening to hear what they say,
Love is the beacon, the heart connection,
That shines the light on new direction.

Bereaved Parents of the USA newsletter

     The Bereaved Parents of the USA has a free national quarterly newsletter that's distributed by email and is also available online.  This is another helpful resource for the grieving.  My "Doves of Hope" poem that I wrote after the dove release at the national conference is in the latest issue.   Here's the link to subscribe or to read online:  http://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/BP_NatlNews.htm

Angel of Light

      I just wrote a poem for this beautiful angel tapestry we bought a couple of months ago.  I love looking at the tapestry and thinking about the message it conveys.

A lovely angel of heavenly light,
Is on our tapestry to view in delight,
She has golden wings and a golden crown,
Dressed in a white flowing gown.

Beside the angel are seven sweet doves,
Attracted by her angelic love,
In one hand she holds a candlestick,
Light emanating from its wick.

She appears to beckon, as if to say,
Come with me, I’ll guide your way,
Up the steps and through the arched door,
Come with me, there is so much more.

I enjoy having this tapestry to see,
A beautiful image of promise to be,
No hint of shadows or darkness is there,
Only light and love and heavenly care.

Windows to the Soul

Mesmerizing sky blue eyes,
Ageless, deep, and very wise,
My young son, but an old soul,
Who was here briefly to love and know.

Eyes are the windows to the soul they say,
Reflections of inner realms at play,
I understand this now much more,
Than I ever did before.

Why did you have to leave,
For me to remember and to grieve?
What mysteries can you now share,
With your knowledge from over there?

You opened my heart like a flower in full bloom,
But you left far too soon,
My heart grieves and mourns your passing,
But our love is everlasting.

Love transcends space and time,
Written as an eternal rhyme,
I am grateful and very blessed,
For the time you were here with us.

Four Years

     A few days ago my husband and I went to the Quantico National Cemetery where Graham is buried.  We placed these flowers on his grave.  In two more days it will be 4 years since he died.  It is a very difficult week.  I miss my son more than I could ever say.

I am at the cemetery today,
Placing flowers upon your grave,
It’s been four years now since you passed,
Four years ago when I saw you last.

I long to see you once again,
I miss you son, my heart, my friend,
The tears are running down my cheeks,
I feel emotionally drained and weak.

Your gravesite is not where I ever thought to be,
With only your name and dates to see,
Marking the anniversary of the day you died,
And another year that I have cried.