Tribute to Mom Our Departed Mother She Knew Me MOTHER We couldn’t begin to count the times she tolerated our moods, counseled our She always leaned to watch for us My mother always knew the me that others Nobody does, and Mother least of all. heartbreaks and disappointments endured our didn’t know. anxious if we were late, Her loving guise, the sound of her ups and downs. She listened to words The deeper part of me that thought and felt. confused In winter by the window, She knew where my belongings were, the ones footfall, brighten the dark hall. by tears, and just simply understood, in summer by the gate. I couldn’t find; My socks, my keys, my wallet, Some feature of her face repeats in for no other reason than because she loved us. And though we mocked her tenderly, my favorite missing belt. She knew just what every year. Her voice, her gentle The years hold precious memories, but most of who had such foolish care, I loved to eat and when to make each dish. grace, in some dear child appear, all the long way home would seem more The way she knew remains a mystery. How did her vision stills our fear. They hold growth. In a way, we grew up safe, she sense my troubled times and help with She cannot together because she waited there. every hurt? I truly had a mom who loved and pass while our remembering crowns Mom is our definition of a special person. Her thoughts were all so full of us, gave the green grass with happy flowers Fantastic… herself for me. I’m grateful for the precious she never could forget, of spring. Recalling everything; Exceptional… years Unique… And so I think that where she is I’ve had and known her love. Her memory will her kindness most of all, that passed Enduring! she must be watching yet. live nobody by. Whatever may befall, She filled our lives with happiness and sweet Waiting ‘til we come to her within my heart. But God has called her to whatever changing sky, Mother feelings that we will carry in our hearts anxious if we are late, His side to live forevermore. I cannot hold her will not die. forever. watching from Heaven’s window back. --Anne Campbell leaning from Heaven’s gate. I know my mother must depart.

Mother How I Will Miss You Mama We Will Share Eternity MOTHER DEAR My mother is a treasure From the moment I was conceived, Her heartbeat was my very she prayed for me. Dear Mother, I'm grateful that I carry in my heart, When I was born, first sound, for your tender cares, Her memory is safely kept within. All the love she spent on me she welcomed me. her kiss was my first affection, the worries and heartaches is held in sweet reserve; Through my childhood years her loving arms brought and your constant prayers. Every kiss and every touch she trained me. security. May Mary, God's Mother and every precious grin. With each success, Her instruction – clear spread her mantle blue, I’ll miss the many things she was, she applauded me, direction. enfold you forever The special things she did. In the midst of my failures, with her son there, too. Each one will be remembered she believed in me. I owe the person I’ve become gratefully. I have known her love, to her unselfish love. Each day while I'm thinking Though I will miss her through the benefited from her sacrifices, There’s comfort knowing heaven is eminent for you, years, received her forgiveness,.. she’s not gone… my heart keeps on singing, I’m comforted to know she’s with her Lord. how I will miss her! Mother, Mother, I love you she lives with God above. We’ll meet again and share eternity. Gone Fishin' ANCHORED IN THE HARBOR Poem by Delmar Pepper A True Fisherman Autoplay next video Dad Anchored in the harbor I've finished life's chores assigned to me, Upon the sea of peace So put me on a boat headed out to sea. A true fisherman knows when Serenity surrounds me He never said, “I love you” Please send along my fishing pole and where the fish are biting. For I've been invited to the fishin' hole. With each wave that is released in word I can recall. He rises up early in the morning, He felt it not the manly thing to do. Where every day is a day to fish, plying the water for that elusive Calm and peaceful waters Yet deep within my heart, To fill your heart with every wish. catch, Warm embracing winds Don't worry, or feel sad for me, Billows blowing in life's storm I know that love was really there. I'm fishin' with the Master of the sea. waiting in the stillness for a nibble. Have ceased from coming in His eyes, his touch, the things he A slight twitch in the line, expertly did We will miss each other for awhile, he The Light of Life has guided me But you will come and bring your smile. all told me that it’s true. Making the way sure That won't be long you will see, reels it in. A good fisherman knows And now it’s time to say, Till we're together you and me. a Anchored in this harbor To rest forevermore. “goodbye” keeper when he sees one, To all of those that think of me, my father and my friend. Be happy as I go out to sea. he knows when to toss one back, --Sherrie Bradley Neal Sweet memories remain of him, If others wonder why I'm missin' and when to head for home. ones that will not end. Just tell 'em I've gone fishin' Delmar Pepper

Fairways of Glory FATHER A LIGHT Fisherman’s Prayer Fisherman's Prayer

A light is from our household gone, A dedication to the endless pursuit a voice we loved is stilled, I pray that I may live to fish Surely Jesus loves fisherman of the perfect game, fond a place is vacant in our home, Until my dying day for He chose them for His own, memories which never can be filled. God gave us a beautiful father, And when it comes to my last cast, to be with Him and learn from Him of the challenges of the greens a father who never grew old, I then most humbly pray: and someday share his home. and trials of its traps and now, you were always there When in the Lord’s great landing It must have been their trust in the last putt has dropped with a helping hand, help us now to accept His plan. net God into the cup of life and the We miss you now, our hearts are sore, And peacefully asleep and patience he found rare, as time goes by, we miss you more. light of the day has faded. That in His mercy I be judged that keeps them very near His Lord - it is now on your fairways Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can take our "Father's Place." Big enough to keep. heart and ever in his care. of glory that the game will continue to be played. May the choirs of the angels receive - Anne Kujawo you and may you have rest and peace everlasting. Amen.

“A Little While” AFTER GLOW BE AT PEACE Goodbye Is Not Forever

Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow, I'd like the memory of me Do not look forward in fear to the When you lived your life for others but remember me in every tomorrow. to be a happy one changes in life; rather look to them with and you loved without condition. Remember the joy, the laughter, the full hope that as they arise. God, whose When you made so many laugh smile. I'd like to leave an after glow very own you are, will lead you safely and your smile won’t be forgotten - I’ve only gone to rest for a little while. of smiles when life is done through all things; and when you cannot when you left behind an empty place Although my leaving causes pain and stand it, God will carry you in his arms. that no one else can fill. grief, I'd like to leave an echo whispering Do not fear what may happen tomorrow, When the friendships that you shared my going has eased my hurt and given me softly down the ways the same everlasting Father who cares long to be renewed - relief. for you today will take care of you then when you built your life on hope, So dry your eyes and remember me, Of happy times and laughing times and everyday. He will either shield you and fulfilled it every day. not as I am now, but as I used to be. and bright and sunny days from suffering, or will give you The footprints that you left behind Because I will remember you all, unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace will bring us face to face, and look on with a smile. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, and put aside all anxious thoughts So goodbye is not forever, Understand in your hearts, to dry before the sun and imaginations. you’re only steps away. I’ve only gone to rest for a little while. --St. Francis DeSales Of happy memories that I leave, when life is done.

I’m Free BESIDE YOUR BEDSIDE LIFE GETTING TIRED Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,

I'm following the path God laid for me. Life is but a stopping place, I took his hand when I heard his call, We sat beside your bedside, God saw he was getting tired a pause in what's to be, our hearts were crushed and sore, I turned my back and left it all. and a cure was not to be, I could not stay another day, a resting place along the road we did our best to the end, so he put his arms around him To laugh, to love, to work, to play. to sweet eternity. `til we could do no more. and whispered "come with me." Tasks left undone must stay that way, We all have different journeys, In tears we watched you sinking I've found that peace at the close of the day. Different paths along the way, With tearful eyes we watched If my parting has left a void, We all were meant to learn some things, we watched you fade away, him suffer and saw him fade away Then fill it with remembered joy. but never meant to stay . . . and though our hearts were although we loved him dearly, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Our destination is a place breaking, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. far greater than we know. we could not make him stay. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, For some, the journey's slow. we knew you could not stay. A golden heart stopped beating I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. You left some aching hearts, My Life's been full, I savoured much, And when the journey finally ends, hard working hands to rest. we'll claim a great reward, that loved you most sincere; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch, We love you, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, and find everlasting peace, we never shall and never will ever you were the very best. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. together with the Lord. forget you, father/mother dear. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

MEMORARE Hail Mary Most gracious and loving Father, Father We Entrust Our Sister/Brother Remember . . . we commend our loved one into O most gracious Virgin Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, that never was it known Your hands. We are filled with Father we entrust our sister/brother The Lord is with thee; the sure hope that Your departed to your mercy. that anyone who fled to thy protections, implored thy help Blessed art thou among servant will, like Your Son, You loved her greatly in this life: and sought thy intercession Now that she is freed from all its women, rise again. We thank You for all was left unaided. the good things You gave our cares, Inspired with this confidence, and blessed is the fruit loved one while here on earth. give her happiness and peace forever. I fly unto thee, of thy womb, Jesus. May Your servant praise You Welcome her now into paradise O Virgin of virgins. Holy Mary, Mother of God, where My Mother! To thee I come; forever in the joy of Your presence. there will be no more sorrow, before thee I stand, sinful and pray for us sinners, We ask this through Christ, Our no more weeping or pain, but only sorrowful. Oh Mother of the Word now and at the hour Resurrected Lord, Amen. Incarnate, despise not my petitions, peace and joy with Jesus your Son, of our death. Amen. and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. but, in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

Psalm 23 An Old Irish Blessing Our Father who art in Heaven, RESURRECTION PRAYER Hallowed be thy name; The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not Most merciful Father, we commend our want. He maketh me to lie down in departed into your hands. We are filled May the road rise up to meet Thy kingdom come green pastures: he leadeth me beside with the sure hope that our departed will the still waters. He restoreth my soul: rise again on the last day with all who you. Thy will be done May the wind be always at On earth as it is in heaven. he leadeth me in the paths of have died in Christ. righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, We thank you for all the good things you your back. Give us this day our daily though I walk through the valley of the have given during our departed's earthly shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for life. May the sun shine warm bread; thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff O Father, in your great mercy, upon your face; And forgive us our trespasses accept our prayer that the they comfort me. Thou preparest a Gates of Paradise may be opened for the rains fall soft upon your As we forgive those who table before me in the presence of your servant. In our turn, may we too fields. trespass against us; mine enemies: thou anointest my head be comforted by the word of faith And until we meet again, And lead us not into with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely until we greet Christ in glory and are goodness and mercy shall follow me united with You and our departed. may God hold you in the temptation, all the days of my life: and I will dwell Through Christ our Lord, Amen. palm of His hand. But deliver us from evil. in the house of the LORD for ever. ST. JOSEPH ST. JUDE ST. ANTHONY ST. AUGUSTINE Oh St. Joseph, whose protection is so O glorious apostle, St. Jude Thaddeus Oh holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, Watch Thou, dear Lord, great, so strong, so prompt before the true relative of Jesus and Mary, your love for God and charity for His with those who wake, throne of God, I place in you all my I salute you through the creatures, made you worthy, when on or watch, or weep tonight interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph do most sacred Heart of Jesus. earth, to possess miraculous powers. and give Your angels charge assist me by your powerful intercession, Through this Heart I praise and obtain for me from your divine and thank God for all the graces Miracles waited on your word, which over those who sleep. you were ever ready to speak for those foster-son all spiritual blessings, through he has bestowed upon you. Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that, having Humbly prostrate before you, in Tend your sick ones, trouble or anxiety. Oh gentle and loving engaged here below your heavenly I implore you through this heart O Lord Christ, power, I may offer my thanksgiving and to look down upon me with compassion. St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full rest Your weary ones, homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh despise not my poor prayer, of human sympathy, whisper my pity Your dying ones, let not my trust be confounded. petition pity Your afflicted ones, Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary To you God has granted the into the ears of sweet infant Jesus, who and all for Your love's sake! contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in privilege of aiding mankind loved to be folded in your arms; and the your arms. I dare not approach while He in the most desperate cases. gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. reposes near your heart. Press Him in Oh, come to my aid that I may praise the my name and kiss His fine head for me mercies of God. All my life I will be and ask Him to return the kiss when I grateful to you and will be your faithful draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, client until I can thank you in heaven. patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen. Amen

PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ST. MICHAEL ST. PATRICK ST. THERESA Lord, make me an instrument St. Michael the Archangel. O great Apostle of Ireland, O little flower of Jesus, of your peace. Defend us in battle, glorious St. Patrick to whom ever consoling troubled souls Where there is hatred, be our protection against the under God, so many are indebted for with heavenly graces, let me sow love; wickedness and the most precious of all treasurers, in your unfailing intercession where there is injury pardon; the great gift of faith. I place my confident trust. snares of the devil. where there is doubt, faith; Receive our fervent thanks for the From the heart of our blessed where there is despair, hope; May God rebuke him, we humbly zeal and charity which have been to savior petition these blessings where there is darkness, light; pray, thousands the source of blessings of which I stand in greatest need. where there is sadness, joy. and do thou, O prince of the so invaluable. Shower upon me your promised roses Grant that I may not so much seek heavenly house, Ask for all who dwell in this land of virtue and grace, dear St. Theresa, to be consoled as to console; by the power of God, and the land of thy labors, the so that swiftly advancing in to be understood as to understand; thrust into hell precious light of faith, and beg for sanctity and in perfect love of to be loved as to love. Satan and all evil spirits us on whom it's glorious rays have long neighbor, I may someday receive For it is in giving that we receive; who wander through the world since beamed, the grace to regulate the crown of life eternal. it is in pardoning that we are pardoned for the ruin of souls. our lives by its sacred maxims. and it is in dying Amen. Amen that we are born to eternal life.

A Prayer For You BLUE SKIES We knew little that morning I'm Not There that God was going to call your name. I said a prayer for you today God hath not promised In life, we loved you dearly – Do not stand at my grave and weep, and know God must have heard. skies always blue, In death, we do the same. I am not there, I do not sleep, I felt the answer in my heart, flower-strewn pathways. It broke our hearts to lose you, I am a thousand winds that blow, although he spoke no word. All our lives through, you did not go alone. I am the softly falling snow, I didn't ask for wealth or fame God hath not promised For part of us went with you I am the gentle showers of rain, I knew you wouldn't mind. sun without rain, the day God called you home. I am the fields of ripening grain, I asked him to send treasures joy without sorrow, You left us peaceful memories, I am in the morning hush, of a far more lasting kind! peace without pain. your love is still our guide; I am in the graceful rush I asked that he'd be near you But God hath promised and though we cannot see you, of birds in circling flight. at the start of each new day. strength for the day, you are always at our side. I am the star shine of the night, To grant you health and blessings rest for the labor, Our family chain is broken I am in the flowers that bloom, and friends to share your way. light for the way, and nothing seems the same… I am in a quiet room, I asked for happiness for you grace for the trials, But as God calls us one by one I am the birds that sing, in all things great and small. help from above, The chain will link again. I am in each lovely thing, But it was his loving care unfailing sympathy Do not stand at my grave and cry, I prayed the most of all. undying love . . . I am not there, I did not die.

FOOTPRINTS GOD LOOKED INSPIRED BY THE BEAUTY One night I had a dream. I was walking LIFE WITHOUT SADNESS along the beach with the Lord, and Inspired by the beauty across the skies flashed scenes of my God looked around his garden That each day tends to give life. In each scene I noticed two sets of And found an empty place. We set out on a journey There is never life without sadness, footprints in the sand. One was mine, He then looked down upon the earth, To find how best to live there is never a heart free from and the one was the Lord's. And saw your tired face. pain; if one seeks in this world for When the last scene of my life He put his arms around you We walk by faith and not by sight true solace, he seeks it forever in appeared before me, I looked back at the And lifted you to rest. As step-by-step we climb vain. So when to your heart comes footprints in the sand, and to my God's garden must be beautiful Upon this stairway, upward, surprise, I noticed that many times along the sorrow of losing some dear the path of my life there was only one He always takes the best. Towards Heaven's paradise set of footprints. And I noticed that it He saw the road was getting rough, one you've known tis the touch of was at the lowest and saddest times in And the hills were hard to climb, The steps are sometimes difficult God's sickle at harvest since he my life. So he closed your weary eyelids, But each day made complete reaps in the fields he has sown. I asked the Lord about it. "Lord, you And whispered "Peace be Thine." By treasured moments that we share said that once I decided to follow you, It broke our hearts to lose you And a promised place of peace you would walk with me all the way. But you didn't go alone, But I noticed that during the most For part of us went with you Finally our steps ascend troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't The day God called you home. Beyond the veil of life understand why you left my side when I Destiny unfolds in glory needed you most." In Heaven's paradise --Sherrie Bradley Neal

MISS ME SAFELY HOME STAIRWAY TO PARADISE The Dash Poem (By Linda Ellis) When I come to the end of the road I read of a man who stood to speak I am home in Heaven, dear ones; and the sun has set for me, Oh, so happy and so bright! Inspired by the beauty At the funeral of a friend I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. There is perfect joy and beauty That each day tends to give He referred to the dates on the Why cry for a soul set free? In this everlasting light. We set out on a journey tombstone Miss me a little, but not too long, From the beginning...to the end All the pain and grief is over, To find how best to live and not with your head bowed low. Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, We walk by faith and not by sight He noted that first came the date of birth Remember the love that we once shared, Safely home in Heaven at last. As step-by-step we climb And spoke the following date with tears, I'd like to leave an echo whispering But he said what mattered most of all Did you wonder why I so calmly Upon this stairway, upward, Miss me but let me go. Trod the valley of the shade? Toward Heaven's paradise Was the dash between those years Oh! But Jesus' love illumined For this is a journey we all must take, Every dark and fearful glade. The steps are sometimes difficult For that dash represents all the time and each must go alone. That they spent alive on earth. And He came Himself to meet me But each day made complete It's all part of the Master plan, In that way so hard to tread; By treasured moments that we share And now only those who loved them A step on the road to home. And with Jesus' arm to lean on, And a promised place of peace Know what that little line is worth When you are lonely and sick of heart, Could I have one doubt or dread? Go to the friends we know For it matters not, how much we own, Then you must not grieve so sorely, Finally our steps ascend And bury your sorrows in doing good For I love you dearly still; Beyond the veil of life The cars...the house...the cash. deeds. Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Destiny unfolds in glory What matters is how we live and love Miss me but let me go. Pray to trust our Father's will. In Heaven's paradise And how we spend our dash.

THE HAND OF GOD TREASURED SEASONS WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN I AM DEAD

Though today you walk in sorrow, For everything there is That special smile, When I am dead, my dearest you will not be alone. an appointed season. that caring heart, sing no sad song for me. There is one whose loving wisdom And a time for everything that warm embrace Plant thou no roses at my head, is far greater than our own. under heaven- you always gave us. nor shady cypress tree. Put your trusting hand in His, A time for sharing. We'll always remember as a little child would do, Be the green grass above me, a time for caring. you being there and he, like a loving father, with showers and dew drops wet. will guide and comfort you! A time for loving. for Mom and us. And if thou wilt, remember Day by day, there will come to you a time for giving; Through good and bad times, and if thou forget. new faith, new hope, new light; A time for remembering. no matter what. I shall not see the shadows, You'll find that stars unseen by day a time for parting. We'll always remember you Dad, I shall not feel the rain. shine through the darkest night. You have made everything because there'll never be any one I shall not hear the nigh tingle, And though your heart is longing, beautiful in its time to replace you in our hearts sing on as if in pain. for the dear one who'd at rest, for everything You do and the love we will always And dreaming through. you'll know before the journey's end remains forever. have for you. that God's dear ways are best! -- Jessie Home Fairweather WHAT'S A FIREMAN "...And I know when I meet my maker FIRE FIGHTER'S PRAYER He is just like you and me, TAPS My God will be satisfied Yet he stands taller than most of us. When I am called to duty, God, He is a fireman. That I've cared for others more than whenever flames may rage; Day is done, He puts it all on the line myself give me strength to save some life, when the bell rings. Through courage and sacrifice gone the sun A fireman is the most fortunate whatever be its age. and least fortunate of men. For I've battled the tortured infernos Help me embrace a little child before from the lake, He is a gentle man. Seeking the wounded, trapped and afraid it is too late, from the hill, He is a man who appreciates I still feel deep sorrow for those that I've or save an older person from the from the sky. simple pleasures of life; lost horror of that fate. -hot coffee held in numb, Enable me to be alert All is well, unbending fingers Greatest joy for the lives that I've saved -the camaraderie of brave men, And though it breaks my heart to leave and hear the weakest shout, safely rest, willing to risk their lives daily you and quickly and efficiently to put God is nigh. the fire out, -the divine peace and selfless service I want my life to always be of a job well done. I want to fill my calling, Thanks and praise for our days He doesn't criticize others or A reminder of how much I've loved you and to give the best in me, neath the sun, shout obscenities. My cherished friends and family to guard my every neighbor and neath the stars, When he marches, it is to For in the eyes of every person I helped..." protect his property. honor a fallen comrade. And if, according to my fate, neath the sky. He doesn't preach the brotherhood of man. He lives it. I am to lose my life, As we go, this we know, Heaven holds a special place please bless with your protecting hand God is nigh. for our firemen. my family and friends. POLICE OFFICER'S 23RD PSALM POLICE OFFICERS PRAYER The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want, NURSE’S PRAYER His comforting hand reduces fear to naught; O almighty God whose great power and He makes me walk through streets of crime, Almighty God, Rest now my fallen brother eternal wisdom embrace the universe, But He gives me courage Divine healer of all, grant me, Lay soft your suffering back watch over all Law Enforcement and peace of mind. your handmaiden, strength Rest well and forever Officers. Protect them from harm in the He leads me by still waters in the path I trod, and courage in my calling. And he says in Romans I'm a Your memory shall not lack performance of their duty to stop crime, "minister of God," Give to my heart compassion Rest your tired hands robberies, riots and violence. We pray He leads me in righteousness and understanding. Wipe clean your weary brow as He restores my soul, to help them keep our streets and homes Give to my hands skill Rest with St. Florian safe day and night. We recommend For His name's sake He keeps me whole. and tenderness. Give to my mind When I walk through death's valley, Your spirit now endowed them to your care because their duty is right up to the door, knowledge dangerous. Grant them your unending I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more; and wisdom. Rest here your breaking heart strength and courage in their daily For Thou art with me every step of the way, Especially, dear Lord, We know you gave your all assignments. Dear God protect these As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day. help me always to remember the true Rest easy, you’ve done your part He prepares a table, especially for me, brave officers, grant them your almighty As I work daily among life's enemies; purpose of my vocation, You’ve answered your last call protection, unite them safely with their He gives me authority to uphold the law, that of selfless service and dedication Rest knowing that in god we sought families after duty ends. Amen. And He anoints my position to the weak and disbarring Oh lord, watch over another who just in the midst of it all. in body and spirit. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, fell Each day of my life through eternity; Rest assured your troubled thought As I long to hear Him say, "Well done..,"

When I lay down my life, As we ring the final bell. my badge and my gun. WHEN I'M GONE BURY MY BODY but don't bury my beliefs Heaven's gate swung gently open, Eternal rest grant unto them BURY MY HEART but don't bury my love When I come to the end of my journey BURY MY EYES but not my vision God called softly, "come", O Lord, And I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember BURY MY FEET but not the path of my life and you, dear one, took God's and let Your perpetual light only the smile. Forget unkind words I have BURY MY HANDS but don't bury my hand, shine upon them. spoken; Remember some good I have done, diligent efforts and your work on earth was done. May they rest in peace. forget that I ever had a heartache BURY MY SHOULDERS but not the We'll never cease to miss you, And remember I've had loads of fun. concerns I carried Forget that I have stumbled and blundered BURY MY VOICE but not my message and shed many silent tears, And sometimes fell by the way. Remember I BURY MY MIND but don't bury my dreams because we cannot share with you May their souls, and all the have fought some hard battles And won, ere BURY ME but don't bury my life. our hopes, our joys, our fears. souls of the faithful departed, the close of the day, Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, But one day, in Gods garden, through the mercy of God, But in summer just gather some flowers And IF YOU MUST BURY SOMETHING, LET IT when God calls us to come. remember the place where I lay, And come in BE MY FAULTS AND MY WEAKNESSES. rest in peace. You'll be at the gates with open the evening When the sun paints the sky in the BUT LET MY LIFE CONTINUE ON IN YOU. west Stand for a few moments beside me arms And remember only my best. Amen. Randall Rohr and say to us, "Welcome home!"

I am standing upon the seashore. IT'S DIFFICULT A ship at my side spreads her white CHRIST HAVE MERCY God - sails to the morning breeze and starts for the With the saints of the righteous made blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and perfect, give rest to the soul of thy grant me the serenity strength. I stand and watch her until at length It's difficult when someone she hangs like a speck of white cloud Who is loved cannot be there, servant, O Savior; and preserve it in that to accept the things just where the sea and sky come life of blessedness which is with thee, O to mingle with each other. Then, someone at But memories that are made thou who lovest mankind. In the place I cannot change… my side says; "There, she is gone!" "Gone and shared of thy rest, O Lord, where all they where?" Gone from my sight. That is all. saints repose, give rest also to the soul courage to change She is just as large in mast and hull Will keep a loved one near. of thy servant for thou only lovest and spar as she was when she left my side And God, with loving wisdom, mankind. Glory to the Father, and to the the things I can… and she is just as able to bear her son, and to the Holy Spirit; Thou art our load of living freight to her destined port. Will be there to guide us God, who descended into Hell, and and wisdom to know Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone through; loosened the bonds of those who were the difference. at my side says, "There, she is gone!" He'll help us meet tomorrow there. Thyself give rest also to the soul There are other eyes watching her coming, of thy servant now and ever unto ages and other voices ready to take up the glad And He'll give us strength of ages. Amen. shout; "Here she comes!" And that is dying. anew.