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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ------1 Ave Maria ------7 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 ------1 Away ------7 1 Peter 1:3-4 ------1 Baseball Quote ------7 2 Timothy 1:10 ------1 Be at Peace ------7 23rd Psalm ------1 Be One Together ------7 23rd Psalm - Stanzas ------1 Beautiful Spirit ------7 A Child ------2 Believe & Trust ------8 A friendly smile… ------2 Beside Your Bedside------8 A Little Step Away ------2 Beyond the Meadow ------8 A Little While ------2 Blue Skies------8 A Note To You ------2 Book Dedication ------8 A Place Upon The Green ------3 Broken Chain ------8 A Prayer For You ------3 Butterfly ------9 A Psalm of David ------3 C. S. Lewis Quote ------9 A Song of Ascents ------3 Carried by Angels ------9 A Treasure for the King ------4 Catholic Version – 23rd Psalm ------9 A Tribute to Mom ------4 Chain ------9 A True Fisherman ------4 Christ Have Mercy ------10 Abide With Me ------4 Colossians 1:16-17 ------10 Acknowledging with sincere thanks… ------4 Colossians 1:5 ------10 After Glow ------4 Come, Ye Disconsolate ------10 After the Rain ------5 Comfort ------10 Alone with Jesus ------5 Comfort (2) ------10 Amazing Grace ------5 Comfort (3) ------11 America the Beautiful (1 stanza) ------5 Congregation - Jewish ------11 America the Beautiful (2 stanzas) ------6 Count Basie Quote ------11 An Old Irish Blessing ------6 Courage and Hope ------11 Anchored in the Harbor ------6 Cowboy’s Prayer ------11 Angel Dance ------6 Creation’s Flight ------11 Angler’s Prayer ------6 Creation’s Song ------12 Anniversary Sentiment ------6 Creation’s Watch ------12 Appreciation ------6 Crossing the Bar ------12 Appreciation – Minister ------6 Cuando tenga que dejarte… ------12 Appreciation – Ministry of Music ------7 Dad ------13 Appreciation – Service as Bearer ------7 Dádme, Señor; la serenidad… ------13

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Dawn ------13 Forget ------20 Dedicated to those… ------13 Founders Prayer ------20 Dios no nos a prometido… ------13 Fragrant Garden (short version) ------20 Dios te salve, María ------13 Galatians 5:22-23 ------20 Distinguished Veteran ------14 Getting Tired ------21 Do Not Stand at My Grave ------14 God Grant Me Serenity ------21 Down a Narrow Hidden Path ------14 God Hath Not Promised ------21 During A Time (Landscape) ------14 God Hath Not Promised/His Promise ------21 During a time… ------14 God Looked ------21 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 ------15 God Promises ------21 Ele Mole Rahamim ------15 God Saw ------21 Ele Mole Rahamim – Jewish ------15 God the Creator ------22 El Salmo Veinte-Tres ------15 God the Creator (2) ------22 En la soledad… ------15 God the Giver ------22 Ephesians 1:10-12------16 God’s Garden ------22 Eternal Garden ------16 God’s Garden ------22 Eternal Morning ------16 God’s Infinite Compassion ------22 Eternal Springtime ------16 Good Friends ------23 Expressions Note Card Sentiment ------16 Goodbye Is Not Forever ------23 Fair Promised Land ------16 Gratefully Acknowledging ------23 Fairways of Glory ------17 Hail Mary ------23 Faith------17 Harvest of Memories ------23 Father a Light ------17 Heaven’s Backyard ------23 Father We Entrust Our Brother ------17 Heavenly Garden ------24 Father We Entrust Our Sister ------17 Hebrews 10:34-39 ------24 Fire Fighter’s Prayer ------17 Helen Keller Quote ------24 Fireman's Prayer ------18 Henry David Thoreau Quote 1 ------24 Fisherman's Prayer ------18 Henry David Thoreau Quote 2 ------24 Footprints ------18 Her Love ------24 Footprints (third person) ------19 Holy God ------24 FootPrints (Huellas) Spanish ------19 Homeward Flight ------25 Footsteps ------19 How Sleep the Brave ------25 For Whom You Cared ------20 How to Use the Bible ------25 Forever Fragrant Garden ------20 I Am Always With You ------26 Forever Touch ------20 I Am Not There ------26

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I Do Not Go Alone ------26 Leonardo da Vinci Quote 3 ------31 I Will Lift Up ------26 Life ------31 I Wonder, O I Wonder ------26 Life is Like a Vapor ------32 If Death Should Beckon ------27 Life is Not a Question But an Event ------32 If Tears Could Build a Stairway ------27 Life is Not Measured ------32 In God’s Protection ------27 Life Without Sadness ------32 In Memory of Mother ------27 Light a Candle------32 Incline Thine Ear ------27 Light of Peace ------33 Independence Forever ------27 Little Angels ------33 Indian Prayer ------27 Little Rose ------33 Inspired by the Beauty ------28 Louis Armstrong Quote 1 ------33 Inspiring Goals ------28 Louis Armstrong Quote 2 ------33 Isaiah 12:2 ------28 Love ------33 Isaiah 40:29 ------28 Love Poem – I Corinthians 13:4-7 ------34 Isaiah 40:31 ------28 Luke 15:7 ------34 Isaiah 41:10, 13 ------28 Luke 6:23 ------34 It is our hope… ------28 M. C. Escher Quote ------34 It’s Difficult ------28 Magic of Mother ------34 Jewish Blue Leather Psalm 23 ------29 Make Me An Instrument ------34 John 11:25-26 ------29 Mama ------34 John 14:1-3 ------29 Mark 10:21 ------35 John 14:1-3, 27 ------29 Mark 14:23 ------35 John 3:16 ------29 Mark Twain Quote ------35 John 5:24 ------29 Martin Luther King, Jr. Quote ------35 John Muller Quote ------29 Matthew 10:32 ------35 Johnny Cash Quote ------29 Matthew 11:28-30 ------35 Just when friends are needed… ------30 Matthew 12:50 (KJV) ------35 Keepsakes of the Heart ------30 Matthew 12:50 (NIV) ------35 La Oracion De Senor ------30 Matthew 16:19 ------35 Lasting Impression ------30 Matthew 18:10 ------35 Lead, Kindly Light ------30 Matthew 18:14 ------35 Lead, Kindly Light (DK) ------31 Matthew 19:14 ------35 Leaf After Leaf ------31 Matthew 23:9 ------35 Leonardo da Vinci Quote 1 ------31 Matthew 5:14-16 ------36 Leonardo da Vinci Quote 2 ------31 Matthew 5:16 ------36

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Matthew 6:20-21 ------36 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal ------42 Matthew 6:9-13 ------36 Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy ------42 Matthew 7:21-23 ------36 Peace Like a River (It is Well With My Soul) ---- 42 Matthew 7:7 ------36 Peaceful Retreat ------42 Memorare ------36 Peaceful Shores------42 Memories Eternal ------37 Perhaps you sent…------43 Miles Davis Quote ------37 Perpetual Help ------43 Miss Me ------37 Petals of Her Life ------43 Miss Me But Let Me Go ------37 Philippians 2:10-11 ------43 Most Gracious ------37 Philippians 3:20-21 ------43 Mother ------37 Police Officer’s 23rd Psalm ------43 Mother Dear ------38 Police Officer’s 23rd Psalm – 2 ------44 Mother How I Will Miss You ------38 Police Officer’s Prayer ------44 Mourners – Jewish ------38 Polish – Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her ------44 Mourners – Jewish 2 ------38 Polish – Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him ------44 My Farm ------38 Polish – Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them ------44 My Heart ------38 Prayer for a Happy Death ------45 Nature’s Beauty ------38 Prayer of St. Francis – Spanish ------45 Nearer, My God to Thee ------39 Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi ------45 Now the Laborer’s Task is O’er ------39 Prayer of St. Theresa ------45 Nuestro Padre ------39 Praying Hands ------46 Nurse’s Prayer ------39 Precious Gift ------46 O Divine Master ------39 Psalm 100 ------46 O Gentle Heart of Jesus ------40 Psalm 107:29-30 ------46 O Gentlest Heart ------40 Psalm 119:89 (KJV) ------46 O Happy Soul ------40 Psalm 119:89 (NIV) ------46 O Most Amiable Protector ------40 Psalm 121 ------47 O’ Divine Master ------40 Psalm 123 ------47 October Garden ------41 Psalm 139:9-10------47 On Eagle’s Wings ------41 Psalm 23 ------47 Onan – Jewish ------41 Psalm 23 – Spanish ------47 Oración ------41 Psalm 23:4 ------47 Oración de San Francisco de Asís ------41 Psalm 55:6 ------47 Our Departed Mother ------41 Psalm 73:25 ------48 Our Father – Spanish------42 Psalm 73:26 ------48

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Psalm CXXI ------48 St. Augustine ------53 Psalm XVI ------48 St. Joseph ------53 Psalm XXIV ------48 St. Jude ------54 Rainbow’s End ------48 St. Michael ------54 Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote ------48 St. Patrick ------54 Ray Charles Quote 1 ------48 St. Theresa ------54 Ray Charles Quote 2 ------48 Stairway to Paradise ------55 Reaching the Shore ------49 Suffer the Little Children ------55 Remember Me ------49 Sunset ------55 Resurrection Prayer ------49 Taps ------55 Revelation 14:13------49 Taps (2 stanzas) ------55 Revelation 19:1 ------49 Taps – Chappius ------55 Revelation 21:3-7 ------49 Tested By Fire ------55 Revelation 5:13 ------50 Thank You ------56 Rezo De St. Franciso (Prayer of St. Francis) Thank You – Prayers ------56 Spanish ------50 Thank You – Remembrance ------56 Robert Frost Quote ------50 Thank You Sincerely ------56 Roman Ritual ------50 Thanking you… ------56 Romans 14:7-8 ------50 Thanks to the Human Heart… ------56 Romans 8:28 ------50 The Baseball Prayer ------56 Roots of Love ------50 The Bridge of Faith ------57 Russian Orthodox ------51 The Eternal Goodness ------57 Sacred Heart of Jesus Spanish ------51 The Family of ------57 Safely Home ------51 The family wishes ------57 Serenity ------51 The Family Wishes… ------57 She Knew Me ------52 The Garden of Prayer ------57 Sheaf of Wheat ------52 The Garden of Promise ------58 Siempre Fragante Jardín ------52 The Hand of God ------58 Sikh Verse ------52 The Harvest ------58 Sincere Condolences ------52 The Honor of Bearer ------58 Sir Edmund Hillary Quote 1 ------52 The Irish Prayer ------58 Sir Edmund Hillary Quote 2 ------52 The Leaves May Fall ------58 Smiles in Sorrow ------53 The Legend of the Dogwood ------59 Spring Garden ------53 The Light of Peace ------59 St. Anthony ------53 The Lord’s Prayer ------59

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The Lord’s Prayer – Catholic Version ------59 We Sincerely Appreciate ------66 The Lord’s Prayer – Spanish ------59 We Will Share Eternity ------67 The Love of a Mother ------60 We Wish to Express ------67 The Mourner – Jewish ------60 We’ll Always Remember ------67 The Open Gate------60 Welcome Home------67 The Other Side ------60 What’s A Fireman ------68 The Rainbow Bridge ------61 When God Sends Forth a Tiny Soul ------68 The Rose Still Grows Beyond the Wall ------61 When I Am Dead ------68 The Shivah – Jewish ------61 When I Must Leave You ------68 There’s A Reason ------62 When I’m Gone ------69 They Softly Walk ------62 When My Soul Takes Flight ------69 Thy Faithful People ------62 Where I Am ------69 Thy Will Be Done ------62 White Wings ------69 Timeless ------62 William Penn Quote ------69 Timeless (Shortened) ------62 Wings of Gold ------70 To One In Sorrow ------63 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quote ------70 To thank you for your kindness… ------63 Yesterday ------70 To Those I Love & Leave Behind ------63 Yo soy la Ressurreccíon y la Vida ------70 Together with the Lord ------63 You Are Not Forgotten ------70 Togetherness ------64 You Never Said Goodbye ------70 Treasured Rose ------64 Your Comforting Expression ------70 Treasured Seasons ------64 Your Comforting Ministry ------70 Trusted Friend (Angel Dance) ------65 Your Comforting Remembrance ------70 Turn Again ------65 Your Kind Expression ------71 Until We Meet ------65 Your Kind Message ------71 Un Poco De Tiemp ------65 Your Kindness ------71 Upon the Green ------65 Your Ministry of Music ------71 Veterans Gratitude Page ------65 Your Spiritual Bouquet ------71 Veterans Gratitude part 2 ------66 Your Service Bearer ------71 Vincent van Gogh Quote ------66 Your Thoughtfulness ------71 We are deeply mindful… ------66

We Deeply Appreciate ------66 We Feel Deeply Grateful ------66 We Give Them Back to You ------66 We Present This Record ------66

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 23rd Psalm Love is patient, love is kind. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not It does not envy, it does not boast, want. He maketh me to lie down in it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, green pastures; He leadeth me beside it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, still waters. He restoreth my soul; He it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not leadeth me in the paths of righteousness delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. for His name's sake; Yea, though I walk It always protects, always trusts, always through the valley of the shadow of hopes, always perseveres. death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me; Thou preparest a table 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 before me in the presence of mine Love is patient, love is kind. enemies; Thou anointest my head with It does not envy, it does not boast, oil, my cup runneth over. Surely it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, goodness and mercy shall follow me all it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, the days of my life, and I will dwell in it keeps no record of wrongs. the house of the Lord, forever. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 23rd Psalm - Stanzas It always protects, always trusts, The Lord is my shepherd; always hopes, always perseveres. I shall not want. Love never fails. But where there are He maketh me to lie down prophecies, they will cease; where there are in green pastures; tongues, they will be stilled; where there is He leadeth me beside still waters. knowledge, it will pass away. He restoreth my soul; - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake; 1 Peter 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father Yea, though I walk through the valley of our Lord Jesus Christ! of the shadow of death, According to his great mercy, I will fear no evil; he has caused us to be born again for Thou art with me; to a living hope through the Thy rod and Thy staff resurrection of Jesus Christ they comfort me; from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, Thou preparest a table before me and unfading, kept in heaven for you, in the presence of mine enemies; - 1 Peter 1:3-4 Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. 2 Timothy 1:10 Surely goodness and mercy ...But is now made manifest by shall follow me all the days of my life, the appearing of our savior, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord, Jesus Christ, who hath abolished forever. death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. - 2 Timothy 1:10

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A Child A Little While God needed an angel in heaven Remember to stand at the Savior's feet; Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow, His choice must be the rarest, but remember me in every tomorrow. a lily pure and sweet. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smile. He gazed upon the mighty throng I’ve only gone to rest for a little while. then stopped and picked the best, Although my leaving causes pain and grief, our child was His chosen one my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. with Jesus he's now at rest. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. A friendly smile… Because I will remember you all, A friendly smile, a casual touch, and look on with a smile. These are the things that mean so much, Understand in your hearts, To know you are with us in our time of sorrow, I’ve only gone to rest for a little while. Sharing our prayers, today and tomorrow, - Miles Davis God gives us comfort in the form of good friends, A Note To You May His peace be with you, His love never ends. Life is like a vapor By the family of On the side where you remain Forever is where time goes on A Little Step Away Filled with joyful, timeless days To close the eye, to fall asleep, To draw a labored breath, Please don't let the tears that glisten To find release from daily cares Stay upon your face too long In what we know as death. Instead remember the time we had And make tears give way to song Is this the crowning of a life, The aim or end thereof? Goodbye is not the message The totaled sum of consciousness, I would want to leave for you The repined fruit of love? Rather, what I want to say is, I will see you soon. It cannot be, for works of God Are wrought for nobler ends, I am quite alive, you see And those away continue on And waiting here for you In the hearts of kin and friends. So, please live your life with joy and love Until you are timeless too It cannot be, for they live on A little step away. We will laugh again together The soul, the everlasting life, When life will have no end Has found a better day. No, this is not goodbye at all It is, I will see you then --O.J. Hanson -- Sherrie Bradley Grubb

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A Place Upon The Green A Psalm of David When life on earth is over The Lord is my shepherd: Life anew is seen I shall not want. Affording simple pleasures He maketh me to lie down In a place upon the green in green pastures; He leadeth me When life on earth is in the past beside still waters. A journey lived by faith He restoreth my soul; Step by step life's fairway He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness Brought me here by grace for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the Now I've gained new access valley of the shadow of death, The course unfolding view I will fear no evil, To master hill and valley For Thou art with me; With each stroke straight and true Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. To enter into pleasures Thou preparest a table before me Of the beauty I have seen in the presence of mine enemies; Since I was given entrance Thou hast anointed my head with oil; To a place upon the green my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy -- Sherrie Bradley Neal shall follow me all the days of my life; A Prayer For You And I shall dwell I said a prayer for you today in the house of the Lord and know God must have heard. forever. I felt the answer in my heart, although He spoke no word. A Song of Ascents I didn't ask for wealth or fame I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains; I knew you wouldn't mind. From whence shall my help come. I asked Him to send treasures My help cometh from the Lord, of a far more lasting kind! Who made heaven and earth. I asked that He'd be near you at the start of each new day, He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; to grant you health and blessings He that keepeth thee will not slumber. and friends to share your way. Behold, He that keepeth Israel I asked for happiness for you Doth neither slumber nor sleep. in all things great and small. But it was for His loving care The Lord is thy keeper; I prayed the most of all. The Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, Nor the moon by night.

The Lord shall keep thee from all evil; He shall keep they soul. The Lord guard thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and forever.

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A Treasure for the King Abide With Me The wise may bring their learning, Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The rich may bring their wealth, The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide; And some may bring their greatness, When other helpers' fail and comforts flee, And some bring strength and health. Help of the helpless, oh abide with me. We too will bring our treasures Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; To offer to the King; Earth's joys dim, its glories pass away; We have no wealth of learning, Change and decay in all around I see; So, what shall we children bring? O Thou who changest not, abide with me. I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless; We'll bring Him hearts that love Him; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; We'll bring Him thankful praise, Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? And young souls meekly striving I will triumph still, if Thou abide with me. To be with Him for all days: Hold then Thy cross before my closing eyes; And these shall be the treasures Shine through the gloom, and point me We offer to the King, to the skies; For these are gifts that even Heaven's morning breaks and earth's The smallest of us can bring. vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me A Tribute to Mom We couldn’t begin to count the times -- Henry Francis Lyte she tolerated our moods, counseled our heartbreaks and disappointments, endured our Acknowledging with sincere thanks… ups and downs. She listened to words confused Acknowledging by tears, and just simply understood, with sincere thanks for no other reason than because she loved us. your kind and The years hold precious memories, but most of all thoughtful expression they hold growth. In a way, we grew up together. of sympathy Mom is our definition of a special person. Fantastic… After Glow Exceptional… I'd like the memory of me Unique… to be a happy one Enduring! She filled our lives with happiness and sweet I'd like to leave an after glow feelings that we will carry in our hearts forever. of smiles when life is done

A True Fisherman I'd like to leave an echo whispering A true fisherman knows when softly down the ways and where the fish are biting. He rises up early in the morning, Of happy times and laughing times plying the water for that elusive catch, and bright and sunny days waiting in the stillness for a nibble. A slight twitch in the line, expertly he I'd like the tears of those who grieve, reels it in. A good fisherman knows a to dry before the sun keeper when he sees one, he knows when to toss one back, Of happy memories that I leave, and when to head for home. when life is done.

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After the Rain Amazing Grace After the rain Amazing grace how sweet the sound, The gray clouds divide That saved a wretch like me! And the sun dries the tears I once was lost but now am found, The storm left behind. Was blind but now I see.

Your memory comes T'was grace that taught my heart to fear, Like a soft summer breeze and grace my fears relieved, That drifts through the grass How precious did that grace appear Between petals and leaves the hour I first believed!

The earth blooms again; The Lord has promised good to me, Flowers lift their bowed heads. His word my hope secures; Though our grief is not gone, He will my shield and portion be We remember instead as long as life endures.

That the love in our hearts Through many dangers, toils and snares, Will outlast this pain, I have already come, And that sunshine brings healing `tis grace that brought me safe thus far, After the rain. and grace will lead me home. --D. Eberbach When we've been there ten thousand years, Alone with Jesus bright shining as the sun, When you’re alone with Jesus We've no less days to sing God's praise and He sweetly smiles on thee than when we'd first begun. will you gently whisper to Him a little prayer for me? America the Beautiful (1 stanza) And when I’m alone with Jesus O beautiful for spacious skies, and all else is hidden from view, For amber waves of grain, I’ll gently drop into His heart For purple mountain majesties a little prayer for you. Above the fruited plain! America! America! Jesus, Mary, Joseph my Jesus… God shed His grace on thee, Mercy’s sacred heart of Jesus, And crown thy good with brotherhood I place my trust in thee From sea to shining sea!

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America the Beautiful (2 stanzas) Angel Dance O beautiful for spacious skies, There is a noise in Heaven For amber waves of grain, A happy, joyful sound For purple mountain majesties Heard as the feet of children Above the fruited plain! Are set to dancing all around America! America! God shed His grace on thee, They are being taught by angels And crown thy good with brotherhood No time for sadness there From sea to shining sea! Keeping step with music As it rises in the air O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife A new song they hear playing Who more than self their country loved It banishes all pain And mercy more than life! And sets their feet to dancing America! America! None are sick or lame May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness With new unhindered cadence And every gain divine! Their eyes are shining bright They are dancing with the angels An Old Irish Blessing In the glory of Heaven's light May the road rise up to meet you. -- Sherrie Bradley Neal May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; Angler’s Prayer the rains fall soft upon your fields. God grant that I may live to fish, until my dying And until we meet again, day, may God hold you in the And when it comes to my last cast, I then most palm of His hand. humbly pray, When in the Lord's safe landing net, I'm Anchored in the Harbor peacefully asleep, Anchored in the harbor That in his mercy I be judged, As big enough to Upon the sea of peace keep. Serenity surrounds me With each wave that is released Anniversary Sentiment On the anniversary of your loss, Calm and peaceful waters our thoughts are with you. Warm embracing winds May fond memories of the past Billows blowing in life's storm fill your heart with comfort. Have ceased from coming in Appreciation The Light of Life has guided me On behalf of the family, we wish to express Making the way sure gratitude for your many kindnesses evidenced in Anchored in this harbor thought and deed, and for your attendance at To rest forevermore. today's service.

-- Sherrie Bradley Neal Appreciation – Minister Your comforting ministry at the services for our loved one is gratefully acknowledgedand deeply appreciated.

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Appreciation – Ministry of Music Baseball Quote Your ministry of music Baseball is a lot like life. It’s a day-to-day at the services for existence, full of ups and downs. You make the our loved one most of your opportunities in baseball as you do is acknowledged with in life.” Ernie Harwell sincere thanks and deep appreciation Be at Peace Do not look forward in fear to the Appreciation – Service as Bearer changes in life; rather look to them with Acknowledging full hope that as they arise. God, whose with deep appreciation very own you are, will lead you safely your service as bearer through all things; and when you cannot in honor of stand it, God will carry you in His arms. our loved one Do not fear what may happen tomorrow, the same everlasting Father who cares Ave Maria for you today will take care of you then Dios te salve Maria. and every day. He will either shield you Llena eres de gracia from suffering, or will give you El Señor es contigo unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace bendita eres entre todas and put aside all anxious thoughts las mujeres and imaginations. bandito es el fruto de tu -- St. Francis DeSales vientre Jesus. Santa Maria Madre de dios Be One Together ruega por nosotros los pecadores Why should I be out of your mind ahora y en la hora de because I am out of your sight? nuestro muerte. I am waiting for you, for an interval, Amen. somewhere very near just around the corner. All is well, nothing is past, Away nothing is lost. One brief moment and all I cannot say, and I will not say will be as it was before, only better. That he is dead! He is just away! Infinitely happier, and forever, we will be one together with Christ. With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wondered into an unknown land. Beautiful Spirit A beautiful spirit endures And left us dreaming how very fair through many transformations, It must be, since he lingers there. and carries with it a patient endurance… a perseverance of And you - O you, who the wildest yearn the soul that stands the test of time. For the old-time step and the glad return - The color of our lives do not fade, but grow brighter with Think of him faring on, as dear every changing season. In the love of There as the love of Here;

Think of him still as the same, I say; He is not dead - he is just away!

-- James Whitcomb Riley.

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Believe & Trust Blue Skies Believe and trust. Through stars and suns, God hath not promised Through life and death, through soul and sense, skies always blue, His wise, paternal purpose runs; flower-strewn pathways The darkness of His providence all our lives through. Is star-lit with benign intents. God hath not promised I know He is, and what He is, sun without rain, Whose one great purpose is the good joy without sorrow, Of all. I rest my soul on His peace without pain. Immortal Love and Fatherhood; But God hath promised And trust Him, as His children should. strength for the day, rest for the labor, -- John Greenleaf Whittier light for the way, grace for the trials, Beside Your Bedside help from above, We sat beside your bedside, unfailing sympathy our hearts were crushed and sore, undying love . . . we did our best to the end, `til we could do no more. Book Dedication In tears we watched you sinking We respectfully we watched you fade away, dedicate this book and though our hearts were breaking, to those we serve we knew you could not stay. You left some aching hearts, Broken Chain that loved you most sincere; We little knew that morning, we never shall and never will ever that God was going to call your name. forget you, father dear. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. Beyond the Meadow

Just beyond the Meadow It broke our hearts to lose you. I found my forever home You did not go alone. A simple place of beauty For part of us went with you, Where only love grows The day God called you home. It blooms because of you

And all the memories we share You left us peaceful memories, You made a world of difference Your love is still our guide. Just because you cared And though we cannot see you, Look out the window often You are always by our side. and continue to plant those seeds because

Love Lives Forever Our family chain is broken, in the Beauty that Abounds And nothing seems the same, --H. Garman But as God calls us one by one,

The chain will link again.

--Ron Tranmer

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Butterfly Catholic Version – 23rd Psalm The butterfly emerges The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. from its silken shell- In verdant pastures he gives me repose. Reborn, it arises, Beside restful waters he leads me; no longer bound to earth. He refreshes my soul. Free at last, the butterfly glides He guides me in right paths to heights unknown before. For his name’s sake. You spread the table before me So do our loved ones find In sight of my foes; a beautiful release You anoint my head with oil; as, earthbound no more My cup overflows. they leave our sight and joyfully rise Only goodness and kindness follow me to a garden of matchless beauty, All the days of my life; a place of light and peace. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord -- Evelyn Phillips For years to come.

C. S. Lewis Quote Chain Experience: We knew little that morning The most brutal of teachers. that God was going to call your name. But you learn, my God In life, we loved you dearly – do you learn. In death, we do the same. - C. S. Lewis It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. Carried by Angels For part of us went with you Escorted in such splendor the day God called you home. If I could only see, You left us peaceful memories, The beauty and the majesty your love is still our guide; As angels carried me. and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Far beyond the life I knew Our family chain is broken Secure in their embrace, and nothing seems the same… My journey was a prelude But as God calls us one by one To the glory of this place. The chain will link again.

Welcomed by rejoicing No tears are ever found, God Himself wipes them away And angel's songs abound.

Eternal gates were opened Peace met me there inside, I rejoice now with the angels In Heaven I abide.

-- Sherrie Bradley Neal

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Christ Have Mercy Come, Ye Disconsolate With the saints of the righteous made Come, ye disconsolate, wherever ye languish; perfect, give rest to the soul of Thy Come to the Mercy seat, fervently kneel, servant, O Savior; and preserve it in that Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell life of blessedness which is with Thee, O your anguish; Thou who lovest mankind. In the place Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. of Thy rest, O Lord, where all Thy Joy of the desolate, Light of the straying, saints repose, give rest also to the soul Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure; of thy servant for Thou only lovest Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, mankind. Glory to the Father, and to the Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot cure. Son, and to the Holy Spirit; Thou art our Here see the Bread of Life; see the waters God, who descended into Hell, and flowing, loosened the bonds of those who were Forth from the throne of God, pure from above, there. Thyself give rest also to the soul Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing of thy servant now and ever unto ages Earth has no sorrow but Heaven can remove. of ages. Amen. -- Thomas Moore

Colossians 1:16-17 Comfort For by him were all things created, In everybody’s garden that are in heaven, and that are in earth, a little rain must fall. visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, Or life’s sweetest, fairest flowers or dominions, or principalities, or powers: wouldn’t grow and bloom at all. all things were created by him, and for him: And though the clouds hang heavy, And he is before all things, and by so heavy oh my friend, him all things consist. I’m sure that God who sends the showers - Colossians 1:16-17 will send the rainbow’s end. Colossians 1:5 Comfort (2) For the hope which is laid I thank you for the love that each has shown, up for you in Heaven, but now it's time I travel on alone. where of ye heard before in the word of the truth So grieve a while for me if grieve you must, of the gospel. then let your grief be comforted by trust. - Colossians 1:5

It's only a while that we must part,

so bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away; I'll be quite near.

Just call me softly and I will hear.

--Franklin Lee Stevenson

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Comfort (3) Cowboy’s Prayer When shadows fall about us Oh Lord, I’ve never lived where churches grow. I And sad hearts are alone, love creation better as it stood There is a strength that comes to us That day You finished it so long ago Far greater than our own ~ And looked upon Your work and called it good. Just let me live my life as I’ve begun There is a love that comforts, And give me work that’s open to the sky; There is a light that leads, Make me a partner of the wind and sun, There is a Heavenly Father And I won’t ask a life that’s soft or high. Who understands our needs! Let me be easy on the man that’s down; Let me be square and generous with all. Congregation - Jewish I’m careless sometimes, Lord, when I’m in town, Y'heh sh'meh rabbo m'vo-rach, l'O-lam ul'ol'meh But never let 'em say I’m mean or small! Ol-ma-yo: Make me as big and open as the plains, As honest as the horse between my knees, Count Basie Quote Clean as the wind that blows behind the rains, I'm saying, "to be continued... Free as the hawk that circles down the breeze! Until we meet again. Forgive me, Lord, if sometimes I forget. Meanwhile, keep on listening You know about the reasons that are hid. and tapping your feet." You understand the things that gall and fret; - Count Basie You know me better than my mother did. Courage and Hope Just keep an eye on all that’s done and said Nothing gives us more courage… And right me, sometimes, when I turn aside, and hope to face life’s And guide me on the long, dim, trail ahead uncertainties than to remember That stretches upward toward the Great Divide. our moments of glory… Creation’s Flight and we’ve all had a few. With every changing season

The sky has seemed to say,

Lift your thoughts toward heaven

Come and fly away.

Through life there is a beckon

Toward a final flight,

The seasons are preparing

A change from faith to sight.

And then one day it can be heard

Seems nature hears it too,

The time has come to journey

To a place prepared for you.

Rising toward the cloudless day

On gentle winds to glide,

Toward that final season

Where eternity abides.

-- Sherrie Bradley Neal

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Creation’s Song Crossing the Bar Creation wakes each morning Sunset and evening star, As darkness fades away, and one clear call for me! Anticipating promise And may there be no moaning Held in a bright new day. on the bar, when I put out to sea. All nature sings in harmony Creating nature's song, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Arising toward the heavens, too full for sound and foam. Ascending to God's throne. When that which drew from out the boundless deep, turns again home. The Creator loves the melody That His creation sings, Twilight and evening bell, Arising as a symphony and after that the dark! As all the heavens ring. And may there be no sadness of farewell, when I embark. A song that is not limited But carried to the skies, For though from out our borne It will be heard forever of time and place At eternity's sunrise. the flood may bear me far. I hope to see my pilot face to face -- Sherrie Bradley Neal when I have crossed the bar.

Creation’s Watch -- Alfred Tennyson All creation seems to watch Awaiting a day to come, Cuando tenga que dejarte… Even nature will be changed Cuando tenga que dejarte por un corto tiempo, At the final setting sun. por favor no te entristezcas, ni derrames lágrimas, Deep in rustic beauty ni te abraces a tu pena a través de los ãnos; On mountain tops around, por el contrario, empieza de nuevo con valentia A distant call is heard by all y con una sonrisa por mi memoria Filled with eternal sound. y en mi nombre vive tu vida y haz todas las cosas igual que antes. A promise held to all who hear No alimentes tu soledad Whispers in the wind, con días vacios, sino llena cada hora And dances on the waters de manera útil. A call to enter in. Extiende tu mano para confortar y dar ánimo, y en cambio A final place of peaceful life y te confortaré y te tendré cerca de mi: That never fades away, y nunca, nunca, tengas miedo de morir All creation is made new porque yo estaré esperándote en el cielo! At the sunset of that day.

-- Sherrie Bradley Neal

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Dad Dios no nos a prometido… He never said, “I love you” Dios no nos a prometido que el cielo in words I can recall. siempre estará azul, He felt it not the manly thing to do. o que nuestro sendero estará Yet deep within my heart, lleno de flores todas nuestras vidas; I know that love was really there. Dios no nos a prometido solamente el sol His eyes, his touch, the things he did sin darnos los beneficios de la lluvia all told me that it’s true. o darnos alegrías sin tener tristezas And now it’s time to say, “goodbye” o paz sin tener dolor. my father and my friend. Pero Dios si nos a prometido Sweet memories remain of him, fortaleza para todo el día, ones that will not end. descanso después de laborar el día, luz para ver nuestro camino, Dádme, Señor; la serenidad… bendiciones en nuestros padecimientos Dádme, Señor; la serenidad y ayuda celestial llena de compasión par ver las realidades de y con un amor eterno. este mundo; ya sean pequeñas Dios te salve, María o grandes, violentas o tranquilas Dios te salve, María, llena eres de gracia, Que me sea concedido el entenderlas el Señor es contigo; Bendita Tú eres entre como una Gracia y Bendición todas las mujeres, y bendito es el fruto de Vuestro Designo. de tu vientre, Jesús. Santa María, Madre de Dios, Dawn ruega por nosotros, pecadores, Dawn; ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. Silent church before service begins; Amén. The love of a little child;

The moment just before one is sure of being loved;

The moment of rescue from danger;

The understanding between friends.

The mountains, the desert, the sea;

Two aged lovers going down the hill of life together;

First Love;

The joy of existence.

"God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame."

-- Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Dedicated to those…

Dedicated to those who mourn a departed one, with the hope that time will heal all sorrow and bring consoling peace.

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Distinguished Veteran Down a Narrow Hidden Path With respectful gratitude for a life shared and (Peaceful Retreat) now blessedly at rest, and with heartfelt praise, Down a narrow hidden path this memorial book is dedicated to the living Sought out by Wisdom's eye memory of A peaceful place of refuge calls a distinguished Veteran of the Armed Services of To come rest awhile beside our beloved nation. Always and everywhere, we live with personal Listen to the waters remembrances of devoted loved ones and, under Falling over mountains steep God, render Thanks and Praise to Him for the To gently flow for endless days promise of everlasting life. This truth is perceived Through eternity's retreat by us on a day to day basis as we note the sacrificial acts and personal commitment of our And on the far horizon Veterans. Their uphold of such essential values as Of the never setting sun liberty and justice, individual dignity and national The harvest of the whitened wheat righteousness, ennobles the life of each of us. Is very nearly done Through their example we move toward eternity with faith, charity, courage and hope. As work on earth comes to a close The line of life between birth and immortality is Peace will be complete one of no certain length. In considering this, as Surrounded by the beauty we bid farewell to this honored, respected Of eternity's retreat Veteran, may we be ever more thoughtful, grateful and humble before our Creator as we all -- Sherrie Bradley Neal await our heavenly reunion. During A Time (Landscape) Do Not Stand at My Grave During a time like this we realize I'm Not There how much our friends and relatives Do not stand at my grave and weep, really mean to us . . . . I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, Your expression of sympathy I am the softly falling snow, will always be remembered I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain, During a time… I am in the morning hush, During a time I am in the graceful rush like this of birds in circling flight. we realize how much I am the star shine of the night, our friends and relatives I am in the flowers that bloom, really mean to us . . . . I am in a quiet room, Your expression I am the birds that sing, of sympathy will always I am in each lovely thing, be remembered Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Ele Mole Rahamim – Jewish There is a time for everything and a season Memorial Prayer for every activity under the heavens: El Moleh Rahamim Shochayn Bamromim. a time to be born and a time to die, Hamtsay Menucha Nechona Tachas Kanfay a time to plant and a time to uproot, Hashechina Bema-alos Kedoshim Ut'horim a time to kill and a time to heal, K'Zohar Harakia Mazhirim Es Nishmas a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, Shehalach (Shehalcha) Leolama (leolama) a time to mourn and a time to dance, Baavur She'ani Nodav Litzdaka Be'ad a time to scatter stones Hazkaras Nishmaso (Nishmasa) Began Eden and a time to gather them, Tehay Menuchaso (Menuchasa) Lachayn Ba'al a time to embrace and a time Harachamim Yastirayhu (Yastireha) Besaser to refrain from embracing, Kenafav Leolamim, Viyitzror Bitzror a time to search and a time to give up, Hachayim Es Nishmaso (Nichmasa), Adonai a time to keep and a time to throw away, Hu Nachalaso (Nachalasa) Veyanuach (Vesnuach) a time to tear and a time to mend, Beshalom Al Mishkavo (Miskava) Venomar, a time to be silent and a time to speak, Amen. a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. El Salmo Veinte-Tres - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 El Señor es mi pastor; nada me faltara. En lugares de delicados pastos me hara yacer; Ele Mole Rahamim junto a aguas de reposo me pastoreara. Memorial Prayer Confortara mi alma; guiarame por sendas de O God, full of compassion, Thou who dwellest on justicia por amor de su nombre. Aunque ande en high! Grant perfect rest unto the soul of valle de sombra de muerte, no temere mal

alguno; who has departed from this world. Lord of porque tu estaras conmigo; tu vara y tu cayado mercy, me infundiran aliento. Aderezaras mesa delante bring him (her) into Thy presence and let his de mi en presencia de mis angustiadores ungiste (her) mi cabeza con aceite: mi copa esta rebosando. soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life. Be Ciertamente el bien y la misericordia me seguiran Thou his (her) possession and may his (her) soul todos los dias de mi vida: y en la casa de repose in peace. Amen. Jehova morare por largos dias.

En la soledad…

En la soledad,

Todas las cosas vuelven a mi.

En el silencio,

Te siento conmigo

Y soy consolado.

"El homre es como u suspiro,

Su vida pasa como una sombra"

Salmo 144

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Ephesians 1:10-12 Eternal Springtime To be put into effect when the times A simple weathered bench reach their fulfillment—to bring Sits beside a well-worn trail unity to all things in heaven and on Leading to a garden earth under Christ. In Him we were Where wisdom seems to dwell also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who In this refuge filled with fragrance works out everything in conformity A refreshing can be found with the purpose of His will, And those who go to listen in order that we, who were the first Can hear contentment’s sound to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory. The resting place holds answers - Ephesians 1:10-12 For those who seek direction They come to rest for just awhile Eternal Garden In the serenity of reflection This garden is my favorite place The fragrance sweet The fragrance of the Lily The sunshine warm Brings the weary soul to ease Eternal Springtime, daily comes This garden is where I embrace Forever in Heaven's breeze The love so pure The glory here -- Sherrie Bradley Neal

This garden is my favorite place Expressions Note Card Sentiment Where I can always This little note is to express our See God's face appreciation for your trust in us.

Eternal Morning It is our purpose to give thoughtful While the deepening shadows fall, service, and if in so doing we have Heart of love, enfolding all helped to lighten your burden, our Through the glory and the grace aim has been accomplished. Of the stars that veil thy face, Our hearts ascend. We sincerely hope that our service has been deserving of your confidence. When forever from our sight, Pass the stars, the day, the night, Very Respectfully, Lord of angels, on our eyes Let eternal morning rise, Fair Promised Land And shadows end! How very bright the angel band That greets the blessed ransomed one How very fair that promised land With all the earthly trials done.

No grief or fear again is known No sorrow on that dawning, When God himself enfolds His own Upon that shining morning.

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Fairways of Glory Father We Entrust Our Brother A dedication to the endless pursuit Father we entrust our brother to your mercy. of the perfect game, fond memories You loved him greatly in this life: of the challenges of the greens Now that he is freed from all its cares, and trials of its traps and now, give him happiness and peace forever. the last putt has dropped Welcome him now into paradise where into the cup of life and the there will be no more sorrow, light of the day has faded. no more weeping or pain, but only Lord - it is now on your fairways peace and joy with Jesus your Son, of glory that the game will and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. continue to be played. Father We Entrust Our Sister Faith Father we entrust our sister to your mercy. Wait in majestic peace You loved her greatly in this life: The hour of heaven. Generously trust Now that she is freed from all its cares, Thy fortune's net to the beneficent hand give her happiness and peace forever. That until now has put Welcome her now into paradise where His world in fee To Thee. there will be no more sorrow, He watches o'er thee still. His love no more weeping or pain, but only Broods o'er thee, and as God lives in heaven, peace and joy with Jesus your Son, However long thou walkest solitary, and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. The hour of heaven shall come. Fire Fighter’s Prayer --Ralph Waldo Emerson When I am called to duty, God, whenever flames may rage; Father a Light give me strength to save some life, A light is from our household gone, whatever be its age. a voice we loved is stilled, Help me embrace a little child before a place is vacant in our home, it is too late, which never can be filled. or save an older person from the God gave us a beautiful father, horror of that fate. a father who never grew old, Enable me to be alert you were always there and hear the weakest shout, with a helping hand, and quickly and efficiently to put help us now to accept His plan. the fire out, We miss you now, our hearts are sore, I want to fill my calling, as time goes by, we miss you more. and to give the best in me, Your loving smile, your gentle face, to guard my every neighbor and no one can take our "Father's Place." protect his property.

And if, according to my fate, May the choirs of the angels receive I am to lose my life, you and may you have rest please bless with your protecting hand and peace everlasting. my family and friends. Amen.

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Fireman's Prayer Footprints When I am called to duty, God, One night I had a dream. I was walking whenever flames may rage; along the beach with the Lord, and give me strength to save some life, across the skies flashed scenes of my whatever be its age. life. In each scene I noticed two sets of Help me embrace a little child before footprints in the sand. One was mine, it is too late, and one was the Lord's. or save an older person from the horror of that fate. When the last scene of my life Enable me to be alert appeared before me, I looked back at the and hear the weakest shout, footprints in the sand, and to my and quickly and efficiently to put surprise, I noticed that many times along the fire out, the path of my life there was only one I want to fill my calling, set of footprints. And I noticed that it and to give the best in me, was at the lowest and saddest times in to guard my every neighbor and my life. protect his property. And if, according to my fate, I asked the Lord about it. "Lord, you I am to lose my life, said that once I decided to follow you, please bless with your protecting hand you would walk with me all the way. my children and my wife. But I noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is Fisherman's Prayer only one set of footprints. I don't Surely Jesus loves fisherman understand why you left my side when I for He chose them for His own, needed you most." to be with Him and learn from Him and someday share His home. The Lord replied, "My precious child, It must have been their trust in God I love you and would never leave you. and patience He found rare, During your times of trial and suffering, that keeps them very near His where you see only one set of footprints, heart and ever in His care. I was carrying you."

-- Anne Kujawo

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Footprints (third person) FootPrints (Huellas) Spanish One night a man had a dream. He dreamed Huellas de Pisadas sobre la arena he was walking along the beach with the Una noche soñe que hiba caminando por LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from la playa junto con Dios. his life. For each scene he noticed two sets Muchas escenas de mi vida resplandecieron of footprints in the sand. One belonging to ante mi, sobre el horizonte. him and the other to the LORD. En cada escena noté que había huellas de pisadas sobre la arena. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, A veces habían dos conjuntos de huellas de he looked back at the footprints in the pisadas, sand. He noticed that many times along the otras veces solo había un conjunto de pisadas. path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened Esto me molestó porque noté at the very lowest and saddest times of que durante las etapas mas bajas de mi vida, his life. cuando yo estaba sufriendo de angustia, pena o derrota, This really bothered him and he solo podía ver un conjunto de pisadas. questioned the LORD about it. "LORD you said that once I decided to follow you, Así es que le dije a Dios, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have "Tu me prometiste, Señor, noticed that during the most troublesome que si yo te seguia, siempre caminarías conmigo. times in my life there is only one set of Pero he notado que durante footprints. I don't understand why when los períodos más penosos de mi vida I needed you most you would leave me." solo ha habido un conjunto de pisadas en la arena. The LORD replied, "My precious, precious Por qué, cuando más te he necesitado, child, I love you and I would never leave no has estado allí para apoyarme?" you! During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, El Señor me contestó, it was then that I carried you." "Las veces que solo has visto un solo conjunto huellas de pisadas sobre la arena, son cuando yo te llevaba cargando."

Footsteps God sees when the footsteps all falter,

When the pathway has grown too steep.

Then He touches the weary eyelids

And gives His dear ones sleep.

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For Whom You Cared Forget The one for whom you cared Forget the mistakes of the past With such abiding love, and press on to the greater Has found the wondrous shining path achievement of the future. Up to the home above. The home where joy forever dwells Wear a cheerful countenance Where loved ones but await, at all times and give every For us to share their happiness living creature you meet Beyond the heavenly gate. a smile.

Forever Fragrant Garden Founders Prayer Forever-fragrant garden God made us a family. With beauty all around We need one another. Blossoms of the rarest kind We love one another. Can easily be found We work together. We play together. Gentle breezes dancing We worship together. Through leaves that never fade Together we use God's word. Clinging to the tree of life Together we grow in Christ. Providing heaven's shade Together we love all people. Together we serve God. No winter's chill now comes to me Together we hope for Heaven. No need to be disheartened These are our hopes and ideals. I'll rest here now, forevermore Help us attain thee, O God, In God's eternal garden. through Jesus Christ, our Lord. -- Sherrie Bradley Neal Fragrant Garden (short version) Forever Touch Forever-fragrant garden Each life leaves unique legacy With beauty all around, Embossed upon our hearts Blossoms of the rarest kind A touch that lingers on and on Can easily be found. When time has come to part No winter's chill now comes to me Memories like fingerprints No need to be disheartened, Leave a special place I'll rest here now, forevermore Knitted to the people In God's eternal garden. That time cannot erase -- Sherrie Bradley Neal They live forever in our hearts As time continues on Galatians 5:22-23 In memories of days gone by But the fruit of the spirit We still shared a special bond is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness That bond cannot be broken gentleness and self-control. Even death can't separate Against such things, A touch that lives forever there is no law. Time cannot erase. - Galatians 5:22-23

-- Sherrie Bradley-Grubb

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Getting Tired God Hath Not Promised/His Promise God saw he was getting tired God hath not promised skies always blue, and a cure was not to be, flower strewn pathways all our lives through; so He put His arms around him God hath not promised sun without rain, and whispered, "Come with me." joy without sorrow, peace without pain. With tearful eyes we watched But God hath promised strength for the day, him suffer and saw him fade away. rest for the labor, light for the way, Although we loved him dearly, grace for the trials, help from above, we could not make him stay. unfailing sympathy, undying love. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God Looked We love you, God looked around His garden you were the very best. And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, God Grant Me Serenity And saw your tired face. God - He put His arms around you grant me the serenity And lifted you to rest. to accept the things God's garden must be beautiful I cannot change… He always takes the best. courage to change He saw the road was getting rough, the things I can… And the hills were hard to climb, and wisdom to know So He closed your weary eyelids, the difference. And whispered "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you God Hath Not Promised But you didn't go alone, God hath not promised For part of us went with you Skies always blue. The day God called you home. Flower-strewn pathways All our lives through; God Promises God hath not promised God gives grace for each trial, Sun without rain and courage for each sorrow, Joy without sorrow, and faith to face in confidence Peace without pain. a blessed, bright tomorrow. But God hath promised Strength for the day, God Saw Rest for the labor, God saw you were getting tired Light for the way, and a cure was not to be, Grace for the trials, so He put His arms around you, Help from above, and whispered, "Come to me." Unfailing sympathy, With tearful eyes we watched you, Undying love . . . and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

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God the Creator God’s Garden God the Creator and Redeemer of all the God looked around His garden, faithful, grant unto the soul of (name) and found an empty space. Thy servant departed, the remission of He looked down upon the Earth, all sins; that by pious supplications, (s/he) and saw your tired face. may obtain that pardon which (s/he) has always He put His arms around you desired. and lifted you to rest. Grant this, O God, who liveth and God’s garden must be beautiful, reigneth forever and ever, for He only takes the best. Amen. He knew that you were weary, He knew that you were in pain. Sweet heart of Mary He knew that you would never be (his/her) salvation. be well on Earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, Our Father, - - Hail Mary, - - and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids God the Creator (2) and whispered “Peace be thine.” O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant unto the souls God’s Garden of Thy servants departed the God's garden has need of remission of all their sins; a little flower that, by pious supplications, It had grown for a time here below, they may obtain that pardon But in tender love, which they have always desired. In more favorable climate to grow. Grant this, O God, Who livest and reignest forever and ever. God’s Infinite Compassion Amen. O God of infinite compassion, who art the comforter of Thy children; look Sweet Heart of Mary be my salvation! down in Thy tender love and pity, we Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help, beseech Thee, upon Thy servants. In pray for us. the stillness of our hearts we entreat for them Thy sustaining race. Be Thou God the Giver their stay, their strength, and their "Blessed are they that mourn shield, that trusting in Thee they may for they shall be comforted." know Thy presence near, and in the - St. Matthew, Verse 5 assurance of Thy love be delivered out of their distresses; through Jesus Christ O God, the giver of pardon and lover our Lord. Amen of human salvation, have mercy on your servant who has departed from this world. May the intercession of the Blessed Mary ever Virgin, and all your Saints assist this soul in attaining eternal happiness. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

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Good Friends Hail Mary A friendly smile Hail Mary, full of grace, A casual touch, The Lord is with thee; These are the things Blessed art thou among women, That mean so much; and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. To know you are with us Holy Mary, Mother of God, In our time of sorrow, pray for us sinners, Sharing our prayers now and at the hour Today and tomorrow. of our death. Amen.

God gives us comfort Harvest of Memories In the form of good friends, When you plant seeds May His peace be with you, in the lives of others, His love never ends. and water them with love and care - The family of you will reap a harvest of sweet memories Goodbye Is Not Forever that will follow When you lived your life for others you everywhere. and you loved without condition— when you made so many laugh Heaven’s Backyard and your smile won’t be forgotten— Fragrant Rose of Sharon when you left behind an empty place Borders every side, that no one else can fill— Lily of the Valley when the friendships that you shared Forever here abides. long to be renewed— when you built your life on hope, Nature is perfected and fulfilled it every day. and peace no better known, The footprints that you left behind Than here in Heaven's backyard will bring us face to face, My new forever home. so goodbye is not forever, you’re only steps away. Friends and family gather never more to part, Gratefully Acknowledging from joyful celebration Gratefully acknowledging There are no broken hearts. and thanking you for your kind Please don't be bowed down with grief expression of the way has been made clear, sympathy Heaven's bounty all around Is waiting for you here.

-- Sherrie Bradley Neal

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Heavenly Garden Her Love Your gentle touch, your tender care, Bring comfort to my heart I pray, a smile as bright as sunshine, I’ve lost a dear, dear friend. a heart of no compare. She understood and loved me, A spirit that will glow forever, with a love that will not end. in the memories that we share. I’ll carry it within me, and give it all away. Hebrews 10:34-39 To each of my own children, You suffered along with those in prison as I live with them each day. and joyfully accepted the confiscation And when my years have been fulfilled, of your property, because you knew that my time on earth is gone, you yourselves had better and lasting the love she richly gave to me, possessions. So do not throw away your will still be living on. confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you Holy God have done the will of God, you will receive In the name of the Father and of what he has promised. the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. For, “In just a little while, he who is coming will come and will not delay,” Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal And, “But my righteous one have mercy on us. May He who rose from will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the dead, Christ our true God; the one who shrinks back.” through the intercessions of But we do not belong to those who shrink His all-immaculate Mother; back and are destroyed, but to those who of the holy and glorious and all-laudable have faith and are saved. Apostles; of our venerable and - Hebrews 10:34-39 God-bearing Fathers and of all the Saints, establish in the mansions of the righteous Helen Keller Quote the soul of His servant, Behind me and before me is God who hath just been taken away from us, and I have no fears. and number this soul among - Helen Keller the just; and have mercy upon us, for as much as He is good Henry David Thoreau Quote 1 and loveth mankind. An early morning walk is a blessing Amen. for the whole day. - Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau Quote 2 How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live. - Henry David Thoreau

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Homeward Flight How to Use the Bible Peace was my companion When in sorrow As I made my homeward flight Read John 14 There was no fear or sorrow When men fail you All darkness turned to light Read Psalm 27 When you have sinned The canopy of stars above Read Psalm 51 Turned into brightest day When you worry As I approached the heavens Read Matthew 6:19-34 I heard the angels say When you are in danger Read Psalm 91 The mysteries unshrouded If you have the blues You are about to see Read Psalm 34 There is prepared a place for you When God seems far away Here in eternity Read Psalm 139 If you are discouraged Surrounded by serenity Read Isaiah 40 Forever you will sing If you are lonely or fearful A song unknown to angels Read Psalm 23 The song of the redeemed If you feel down and out Read Romans 8:39 -- Sherrie Bradley Neal When you want courage for your task How Sleep the Brave Read Joshua 1 How Sleep the brave, who sink to rest When the world seems By all their country's wished blessed bigger than God When Spring, with dewy fingers cold, Read Psalm 90 Returns to deck their hollowed mold, When you want rest and peace She there shall dress a sweeter sod Read Matthew 11:25-30 Than Fancy's feet have ever trod. When leaving home for By fairy hands their knell is rung; labor or travel By forms unseen their dirge is sung; Read Psalm 121 & 107:23-31 There Honor comes, a pilgrim gray If you get bitter or critical To bless the turf that wraps their clay; Read 1 Corinthians 13 And Freedom shall awhile repair; If thinking of investments To dwell, a weeping hermit, there. and returns Read Mark 10:17-31 For a great invitation- A great opportunity Read Isaiah 55

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I Am Always With You As you hold me close in memory, I Do Not Go Alone even though we are apart, If Death should beckon me with outstretched my spirit will live on hand in the haven of your heart. And whisper softly of "An Unknown Land"... I am with you always. I shall not be afraid to go, For though the path I do not know, When you lean on trusted friends I take Death's Hand without fear, and their caring hugs enfold you, For He who safely brought me here within their loving arms Will also take me softly back, I will also hold you. And though in many things I lack, I am with you always. He will not let me go alone Into the "Valley That's Unknown"... In nature's consolations— So reach out and take Death's Hand a sunrise veiled in mist, And journey to the "Promised Land!" with butterflies alighting on each flower to be kissed. I Will Lift Up I am with you always. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, And beyond that far horizon From whence cometh when we'll finally be together, my help. where love will be eternal My help cometh from the Lord, and life will last forever. which made heaven I am with you always. and earth. - Psalm 121:1-2 I Am Not There Do not stand at my grave and weep, I Wonder, O I Wonder I am not there, I do not sleep. "I wonder, O I wonder, where the little faces go, I am in a thousand winds that blow, That come and smile and stay awhile, and pass I am the softly falling snow. like flakes of snow - I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain, The dear, wee baby faces that the world has I am in the morning hush, never known, I am in the graceful rush Of birds in circling flight. But mothers hide, so tender-eyed deep in their I am the star shine of the night. hearts alone. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room, I love to think that somewhere, in the country I am the birds that sing, we call heaven, I am in the each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry, The land most fair of anywhere will unto them I am not there. I did not die. be given.

-- May Frye A land of little faces - very little, very fair - And every one shall know her own and cleave unto it there."

In Memory of: All Babies Lost

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If Death Should Beckon Incline Thine Ear If Death should beckon me with Incline Thine ear, O Lord, outstretched hand and whisper unto our prayers, softly of “An Unknown Land” wherein we humbly pray I shall not be afraid to go. Thee to show Thy mercy For though the path I do not know, upon the soul of Thy servant, I will take Death’s Hand without fear, whom Thou hast For He who safely brought me here commanded to pass out of this world will also take me safely back that Thou wouldst place him and though in many things I lack, in the region of peace and light, He will not let me go alone and bid him be a partaker into the “Valley That’s Unknown”... with Thy saints through So I reach out and take Death’s Hand, Christ our Lord. and journey to the “Promised Land”. Amen

If Tears Could Build a Stairway Independence Forever If tears could build a stairway, From lives well spent and memories a lane… earthly duties we learn, I’d walk right up to Heaven From childhood dreams, and bring you home again. to active virtue turn; Let freedom, friendship, In God’s Protection faith our soul engage... In God's protection and gracious mercy we leave and serve, like them, you, may He bless you and keep you. our country and our age.

The Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be Indian Prayer gracious unto you. Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, I am a thousand winds that blow, and give you peace and light and joy forevermore. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, In Memory of Mother I am the gentle autumn rain. I remember thee in this solemn hour my dear mother. When you wake in morning hush, I remember the days when I am the swift uplifting rush thou didst dwell on earth, of quiet birds in circling flight, and thy tender love watched I am the soft starlight at night. over me like a guardian angel. Thou hast gone from me, Do not stand at my grave and cry, but the bond which unites our I am not there. I did not die. souls can never be severed; thine image lives within my heart. May the merciful Father reward thee for the faithfulness and kindness thou has ever shown me; may He lift up the light of His countenance upon thee, and grant thee eternal peace. Amen.

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Isaiah 40:31 Inspired by the Beauty ...but those who hope in the Lord Inspired by the beauty will renew their strength. That each day tends to give They will soar on wings like eagles; We set out on a journey they will run and not grow weary, To find how best to live they will walk and not be faint. - Isaiah 40:31 We walk by faith and not by sight As step-by-step we climb Isaiah 41:10, 13 Upon this stairway, upward, Fear not, for I am with you; Towards Heaven's paradise be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, The steps are sometimes difficult yes, I will help you, But each day made complete I will uphold you with my By treasured moments that we share righteous right hand. And a promised place of peace For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Finally our steps ascend Saying to you, Beyond the veil of life "Fear not, I will help you." Destiny unfolds in glory - Isaiah 41:10, 13 In Heaven's paradise It is our hope… -- Sherrie Bradley Neal It is our hope that this book may be a comfort Inspiring Goals to you in the coming years. Inspiring goals… We deeply appreciate your Victory selecting us to serve you, and, if we A life of accomplishments have helped lighted your burden Unique challenges of sorrow, our aim Inspiring goals for all has been achieved. who follow in your steps It’s Difficult Isaiah 12:2 It's difficult when someone Behold, God is my salvation; Who is loved cannot be there, I will trust and not be afraid, But memories that are made and shared for the Lord God is my Will keep a loved one near. strength and my song; And God, with loving wisdom, he also has become my salvation. Will be there to guide us through; - Isaiah 12:2 He'll help us meet tomorrow And He'll give us strength anew. Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. - Isaiah 40:29

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Jewish Blue Leather Psalm 23 John 14:1-3, 27 The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; You believe in God; believe also in me. He leadeth me beside the still waters, My Father’s house has many rooms; He restoreth my soul; if it were not true, would I have said so? He guideth me in straight paths for His I am going there to prepare a place for you. name's sake. And if I go and prepare a place for you, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the I will come back and take you to be with shadow of death, me that you also may be where I am. I will fear no evil, Peace I leave with you… For Thou art with me; my peace I give to you, Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. I do not give to you as the world gives, Thou preparest a table before me in the Do not let your heart be troubled presence of mine enemies; and do not be afraid.” Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup - John 14:1-3, 27 runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me John 3:16 all the days of my life; For God so loved the world, And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord that He gave His only begotten forever. Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but John 11:25-26 have everlasting life. Jesus said, - John 3:16 "I am the resurrection and the life; John 5:24 he who believes in me, Verily truly I tell you, whoever hears though he die, my word and believes Him who sent me yet shall he live, has eternal life and will not be judged, and whoever lives and but has crossed over from death to life. believes in me - John 5:24 shall never die." John Muller Quote - John 11:25-26 Let children walk with nature. Let them see the beautiful blending John 14:1-3 and communions of death and life, Let not your heart be troubled: their joyous inseparable unity, ye believe in God, as taught in woods and meadows, believe also in me. plains and mountains and streams In my Father's house of our blessed start, and are many mansions: they will learn that death if it were not so, is stingless indeed, I would have told you. and as beautiful as life. I go to prepare a place for you. - John Muller And if I go and prepare a place for you, Johnny Cash Quote I will come again, I found out that there weren't and receive you unto myself; too many limitations if I did it my way. that where I am, - Johnny Cash there ye may be also.

- John 14:1-3

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Just when friends are needed… Lead, Kindly Light Just when friends are needed Lead Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, You find them always near; Lead Thou me on! Just when shadows darken, The night is dark and I am far from home— Their comforting words you hear. Lead Thou me on! Thank you. Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene—one step enough for me. Keepsakes of the Heart A collection of your memories; I was not ever thus, nor pray’d that Thou precious times enjoyed together; Shouldst lead me on. keepsakes of the heart I loved to choose and see my path, but now that remain with us forever. Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day and spite of fears, La Oracion De Senor Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, sanctificado sea tu nombre. So long Thy power hath blessed me, sure it still Venga tu reino. Sea hecha tu voluntad, Will lead me on, como en el cielo, así también en la tierra. O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till Danos hoy nuestro pan cotidiano. The night is gone; Y perdónanos nuestras deudas, como And with the morn those angel faces smile también nosotros perdonamos á Which I have loved long since and lost awhile. nuestros deudores. Y no nos metas en tentación, mas líbranos del -- Cardinal Newman mal: Porque tuyo es el reino, y el poder, y la gloria, por todos los siglos. Amén. -Matthew 6:9-13

Lasting Impression A legacy enduring beyond life's final breath impressed forever upon our hearts undisturbed by death

Unchanged at final passing The giver, only one fingerprints left on our lives when the journey here is done

This touch will linger always etched in memories The impression carried with us As we reach eternity

-- Sherrie Bradley Grubb

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Lead, Kindly Light (DK) Leonardo da Vinci Quote 1 Lead Kindly Light, In rivers... the water that you touch amid the circling gloom, is the last of what has passed ~ Lead thou me on! and the first of that which comes; The night is dark so too with present time. and I am far from home - - - Leonardo da Vinci Lead thou me on! Keep thou my feet; Leonardo da Vinci Quote 2 I do not ask to see He who loves practice without theory The distance scene -- is like the sailor who boards ship Once step enough for me. without a rudder and compass, and never knows where he may cast. I was not ever thus, - Leonardo da Vinci Nor prayed that thou Shouldst lead me on. Leonardo da Vinci Quote 3 I loved to choose and While I thought I was learning how to live, See my path but now, I have been learning how to die. Lead thou me on! - Leonardo da Vinci Pride ruled my will; Remember not past years. Life Life is but a stopping place, So long thy power a pause in what's to be, Hath blest me, a resting place along the road Sure it still will lead me on, to sweet eternity. O'er moor and fen, We all have different journeys, O'er crag and torrent, different paths along the way. till the night is gone; We all were meant to learn some things, And with the morn but never meant to stay… Those angel faces smile Our destination is a place Which I have loved long far greater than we know. Since and lost awhile. For some, the journey quicker, for some the journey's slow. --Cardinal Newman And when the journey finally ends, we'll claim a great reward, Leaf After Leaf and find everlasting peace, Leaf after leaf drops off, together with the Lord. flower after flower, some in the chill, some in the warmer hour. Alive they flourish, and alive they fall, and the earth who nourished them receives them all. Should we, her wiser sons, be less content to sink into her lap when life is spent?

-- Walter Savage Landor

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Life is Like a Vapor Light a Candle Life is like a vapor And I will light a candle for you. on the side where you remain To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we Forever is where time goes on knew. Filled with joyful, timeless days Like a beacon in the night Please don't let the tears that glisten The flame will burn bright and guide us on our Stay upon your face too long way. Instead remember the time we had And make tears give way to song Oh, today I light a candle for you. The seasons come and go, and I’m weary from the Goodbye is not the message change. I would want to leave for you I keep on moving on; you know it’s not the same. Rather, what I want to say is, I will see you soon. And when I’m walking all alone Do you hear me call your name? I am quite alive, you see Do your hear me sing the songs we used to sing? And waiting here for you So, please live your life with joy and love You filled my life with wonder, touched me with Until you are timeless too surprise, Always saw that something special deep within We will laugh again together your eyes. When life will have no end No, this is not goodbye at all And through the good times and the bad, It is, I will see you then We carried on with pride.

-- Sherrie Bradley Grubb I hold onto the love and life we knew. And I will light a candle for you. Life is Not a Question But an Event To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we Life is not a question to be answered, knew. but an event to be experienced. Like a beacon in the night Life is Not Measured The flame will burn bright and guide us on our Life is not measured way. by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments Oh, today I light a candle for you. that take our breath away. -- Paul Alexander Life Without Sadness There is never life without sadness, there is never a heart free from pain; if one seeks in this world for true solace, he seeks it forever in vain.

So when to your heart comes the sorrow of losing some dear one you've known ‘tis the touch of God's sickle at harvest since he reaps in the fields he has sown.

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Light of Peace Little Rose Many waters I have sailed I would rather have a little rose Throughout the voyage of life from the garden of a friend, Over waters tranquil than have the choicest flowers Free of pain and strife when my stay on earth shall end.

Sometimes tossed in raging storms I would rather have the kindest words Though never left alone and a smile that I can see, There was a light that beckoned me than flattery when my heart is still Toward the shores of home and this life ceased to be.

Always in the distance I would rather have a loving smile This beacon I could see from the friends I know are true, Giving me direction than tears shed around my casket As I sailed upon life's sea when the world I bid adieu.

My journey is completed now Louis Armstrong Quote 1 The tide is drifting in We all do 'do... re... mi...' My vessel moves on gentle waves, But you've got to find the other notes yourself. Eternity begins - Louis Armstrong -- Sherrie Bradley Neal Louis Armstrong Quote 2 Little Angels There are some people that if they don't know, When God calls little children you can't tell them. to dwell with Him above, - Louis Armstrong We mortals sometimes question the wisdom of His love. Love For no heartache compares Love is patient with the death of one small child love is kind; Who does so much love is not jealous, to make our world it does not put on airs, seem wonderful and mild. it is not snobbish. Perhaps God tires of calling Love is never rude. the aged to His fold, It is not self seeking, So He picks a rosebud it is not prone to anger; before it can grow old. neither does it brood over injuries. God knows how much Love does not rejoice in what is wrong we need them, but rejoices with the truth. and so He takes but a few, There is no limit to love's forbearance, To make the land of heaven its trust, its hope, its power to endure. more beautiful to view. Love never fails. Believing this is difficult still somehow we must try The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye." So when a little child departs, we who are left behind, Must realize God loves children, Angels are hard to find.

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Love Poem – I Corinthians 13:4-7 Magic of Mother Love is patient, There's magic in a Mother's touch love is kind. and sunshine in her smile. It does not envy, There's love in everything she does it does not boast, to make our lives worthwhile. it is not proud. We can find both hope and courage It is not rude, just by looking in her eyes. it is not self-seeking, Her laughter is a source of joy, it is not easily angered, her words are warm and wise. it keeps no record of wrongs. There is a kindness and compassion Love does not delight in evil to be found in her embrace, but rejoices with the truth. and we see the light of heaven shining from a Mother's face. It always protects, always trusts, Make Me An Instrument always hopes, Lord, make me an instrument of your peace always perseveres. Where there is hatred . . . let me sow love Where there is injury . . . pardon. Luke 15:7 Where there is doubt . . . faith. I say unto you, that likewise Where there is despair . . . hope. joy shall be in heaven over Where there is darkness . . . light. one sinner that repenteth, Where there is sadness . . . joy. more than over ninety and nine O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much just persons, which need seek no repentance. To be consoled . . . as to console, - Luke 15:7 To be understood . . . as to understand, To be loved . . . as to love, for Luke 6:23 It is in giving . . . that we receive, Rejoice ye in that day, It is in pardoning, that we are pardoned, and leap for joy: for, behold, It is in dying . . . that we are born to eternal life. your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their Mama fathers unto the prophets. Her heartbeat was my very first sound, - Luke 6:23 her kiss was my first affection, her loving arms brought security. M. C. Escher Quote Her instruction – clear direction. Are you really sure that a floor I owe the person I’ve become can't also be a ceiling? to her unselfish love. - M. C. Escher There’s comfort knowing she’s not gone… she lives with God above.

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Mark 10:21 Matthew 12:50 (KJV) Jesus looked at him and loved him. For whosoever shall do the will “One thing you lack,” he said, of my Father which is in heaven, “Go sell everything you have the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. and give to the poor, - Matthew 12:50 then you will have treasure in Heaven. Then, come follow me.” Matthew 12:50 (NIV) - Mark 10:21 For whoever does the will of my Father in Heaven is my brother and sister and mother. Mark 14:23 - Matthew 12:50 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, Matthew 16:19 he gave it to them: I will give you the keys of the kingdom and they all drank of it. of Heaven; whatever you bind on earth - Mark 14:23 will be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in Heaven. Mark Twain Quote - Matthew 16:19 Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things Matthew 18:10 you didn't do, than the things you did. Beware that you don't look down on So throw off the bowlines and sail away any of these little ones. For I tell you from the safe harbor. that in heaven their angels are always Catch the trade winds in your sails... in the presence of my heavenly Father. explore... dream... - Matthew 18:10 - Mark Twain Matthew 18:14 Martin Luther King, Jr. Quote Even so it is not the will of your Father God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, which is in heaven, that one of these but also on trees, and in the flowers, and clouds little ones should perish. and stars. - Matthew 18:14 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Matthew 19:14 Matthew 10:32 Jesus said, "Let the little children Whoever acknowledges me before others, come to me, and do not hinder them - I will also acknowledge them before for the kingdom of Heaven belongs my Father in Heaven. to such as these." - Matthew 10:32 - Matthew 19:14

Matthew 11:28-30 Matthew 23:9 Jesus said, And call no man your father upon the earth: "Come unto me, all ye that labor for one is your Father, which is in heaven. and are heavy laden, - Matthew 23:9 and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you will find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

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Matthew 5:14-16 Matthew 7:21-23 Ye are the light of the world. Not everyone who says to me, A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 'Lord, Lord...' will enter the Neither do men light a candle, kingdom of heaven, but only and put it under a bushel, the one who does the will but on a candlestick; and it giveth light of my Father who is in heaven. unto all that are in the house. Many will say to me on that day, Let your light so shine before men, 'Lord, Lord... did we not prophesy that they may see your good works, in your name and in your name and glorify your Father which is in heaven. drive out demons and in your - Matthew 5:14-16 name perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, Matthew 5:16 'I never knew you. Away from me, In the same way, let your light shine you evildoers!' before others, that they may see - Matthew 7:21-23 your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 7:7 - Matthew 5:16 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; Matthew 6:20-21 knock, and it shall be opened unto you: But store up for yourselves treasures For every one that asketh receiveth; in Heaven, where moths and vermin and he that seeketh findeth; do not destroy, and where thieves and to him that knocketh do not break in and steal. it shall be opened. For where your treasure is, - Matthew 7:7 there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:20-21 Memorare Remember . . . Matthew 6:9-13 O most gracious Virgin Mary This then, is how you should pray: that never was it known Our Father in heaven, that anyone who fled to hallowed be Your name, thy protections, implored thy help Your kingdom come, and sought thy intercession Your will be done, was left unaided. on earth as it is in heaven. Inspired with this confidence, Give us today our daily bread, I fly unto thee, and forgive us our debts, O Virgin of virgins. as we also have forgiven our debtors. My Mother! To thee I come; And lead us not into temptation, before thee I stand, sinful and but deliver us from the evil one. sorrowful. Oh Mother of the Word - Matthew 6:9-13 Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

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Memories Eternal Miss Me But Let Me Go Precious are the memories When I come to the end of the day Displaying smiles and tears And the sun has set for me Placed lovingly in albums I want no rites in a gloomy room Passed down throughout the years Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long Quickly all the days go by And not with your head bowed low And time cannot erase Remember the love we once shared Love shining from the faces Miss me, but let me go On every treasured page For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone Traits through generations It's all part of the maker's plan Reflected still today A step on the road to home A unique smile, a sound of voice When you are lonely and sick at heart The way that you prayed Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds When the final page is turned Miss me, but let me go Still destiny goes on To make eternal memories Most Gracious When the life is done Most gracious and loving Father, we commend our loved one into -- Sherrie Bradley Neal Your hands. We are filled with the sure hope that Your departed Miles Davis Quote servant will, like Your Son, Do not fear mistakes. rise again. We thank You for all There are none. the good things You gave our - Miles Davis loved one while here on earth. May Your servant praise You Miss Me forever in the joy of Your presence. When I come to the end of the road We ask this through Christ, our and the sun has set for me, Resurrected Lord, Amen. I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Mother Miss me a little, but not too long, Nobody dies, and Mother least of all. and not with your head bowed low. Her loving guise, the sound of her footfall, brighten the dark hall. Remember the love that we once shared, Some feature of her face repeats in I'd like to leave an echo whispering every year. Her voice, her gentle Miss me but let me go. grace, in some dear child appear, her vision stills our fear. For this is a journey we all must take, She cannot and each must go alone. pass while our remembering crowns It's all part of the Master plan, the green grass with happy flowers A step on the road to home. of spring. Recalling everything; When you are lonely and sick of heart, her kindness most of all, that passed Go to the friends we know nobody by. Whatever may befall, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. whatever changing sky, Mother Miss me, but let me go. will not die. --Anne Campbell

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Mother Dear My Farm Dear Mother, I'm grateful My farm, to me is not just land, for your tender cares, where bare, unpainted buildings stand. the worries and heartaches To me, my farm is nothing less, and your constant prayers. than all created loveliness. May Mary, God's Mother My farm is not where I must soil, spread her mantle blue, my hands in endless, dreary toil. enfold you forever But where, through seed and swelling pod, with her son there, too. I've learned to walk and talk with God. My farm, to me, is not a place Each day while I'm thinking Outmoded by a modern race, heaven is eminent for you, for here, I think I just see less my heart keeps on singing, of evil, greed and selfishness. Mother, Mother, I love you. My farm's a haven – here dwells rest, security, and happiness. Mother How I Will Miss You Whate'er befalls the world outside From the moment I was conceived, here faith, and hope, and love abide. she prayed for me. And so my farm is not just land When I was born, where bare, unpainted buildings stand. she welcomed me. To me, my farm is nothing less Through my childhood years than all God's hoarded loveliness. she trained me. With each success, My Heart she applauded me, If my heart wants to dance, then In the midst of my failures, I want to dance with my heart, she believed in me. If my heart wants to sing, then I have known her love, I want to sing with my heart. benefited from her sacrifices, It is the one component of me received her forgiveness… that I cannot afford how I will miss her! to be alienated from. My wisdom lies Mourners – Jewish in what I can feel Yis-gad-dal v'yis-kad-dash sh'meh rab-bo, b'ol- in my heart every mo di'v-ro kir'-u-seh v'yam-lich mal-chu-seh, single day of my life. 'cha-ye-chon u-v'yo-me-chon u-v'cha-yeh d'chol bes yis-ro-el, ba-a-go-lo u-viz-man ko-riv, v'im-ru Nature’s Beauty O-men. Consider the trees and how easily they let go of the season's bounty... Mourners – Jewish 2 how with simple grace and elegance they Yis-bo-rach v'yish-tab-bach, v'yis-po-ar, v'yis-ro- share their natural warmth and beauty. mam, v'yis-nas-seh, v'yis-had-dor, v'yis-al-leh, v'yis-hal-lol, sh'-meh d'kud'-sho, b'rich hu. L'e-lo min kol bir-cho-so v'shi-ro-so, tush-b'cho-so v'ne- cho-mo-so, da-a-mi-ron b'ol-mo, v;im-ru: O-men. y'heh sh'lo-mo rab-bo min sh'may-yo v'cha-yim, o-le-nu v'al kol yis-ro-el, v'imru: O-men. O-seh sho-lom bim'ro-mov, hu ya-a-seh sho-lom, o-le-nu v'al kol yis-ro-el, v'imru: O-men.

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Nearer, My God to Thee Nuestro Padre Nearer, my God to Thee, Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, Nearer to Thee! sanctificado sea tu nombre. E'en though it be a cross Venga tu reino. Sea hecha tu voluntad, That raiseth me; como en el cielo, así también en la tierra. Still all my song shall be, Danos hoy nuestro pan cotidiano. Nearer, my God, to Thee, Y perdónanos nuestras deudas, como Nearer to Thee. también nosotros perdonamos á There let the way appear, nuestros deudores. Steps unto heaven; Y no nos metas en tentación, mas All that Thou sendeth me, líbranos del mal: In Mercy given; Porque tuyo es el reino, y el poder, y la Angels to beckon me gloria, por todos los siglos. Nearer, my God to Thee, Amén. Nearer to Thee. Or if, on joyful wing Nurse’s Prayer Cleaving the sky, Almighty God, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Divine healer of all, grant me, Upward I fly, your handmaiden, strength Still all my song shall be, and courage in my calling. Nearer, my God, to Thee, Give to my heart compassion Nearer to Thee. and understanding. Give to my hands skill Now the Laborer’s Task is O’er and tenderness. Give to my mind knowledge Now the laborer's task is o'er; and wisdom. Now the battle day is past; Especially, dear Lord, Now upon the farther shore help me always to remember the true purpose of Lands the voyager at last. my vocation, that of selfless service and dedication Father, in Thy gracious keeping, to the weak and disbarring Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. in body and spirit.

"Earth to earth and dust to dust," O Divine Master Calmly now the words we say; O Divine Master, Left behind, we wait in trust grant that I may not so much For the resurrection day. seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; Father, in Thy gracious keeping, to be loved as to love; Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life.

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O Happy Soul O Gentle Heart of Jesus O happy soul, O gentlest heart of Jesus, ever present in be thankful now and rest! the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed Heaven is a goodly land; with burning love for the poor captive and God is love; and those He souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the loves are blessed; Soul of Thy departed servant. Be not now thou dost understand severe in Thy judgment but let some the least thou hast is drops of Thy precious blood fall upon better than the best the devouring flames, and do Thou O that thou didst hope for; merciful Savior send Thy angels to new upon thine eyes. conduct Thy departed servant to a place The new life opens fair; of refreshment, light, and peace. Amen. before thy feet the May the souls of all the faithful blessed journey lies departed, through the mercy of God, rest through homelands in peace. Amen. everywhere; and heaven to thee O Gentlest Heart is all a sweet surprise. O Gentlest heart of Jesus, O happy soul, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, be thankful now and rest! ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory O Most Amiable Protector have mercy on the soul of Thy departed servant. O most amiable protector, Saint Anthony, Be not severe in Thy judgment but let some of Padua, what worthy gift can I possibly drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the offer to show my gratitude? I have nothing devouring flames, and do Thou O merciful Savior that is of worth to you, But I offer you all of the send the angels to conduct thy departed servant esteem in which you are continuously held to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen. throughout the world, and all the miracles you May the souls of all the faithful depart, have filled the church even to the benefit through the mercy of God rest in peace. to those outside its fold. All these, Amen admirable Saint Anthony, please express my humble thanks for everything to God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary through endless ages. Amen.

O’ Divine Master O’ Divine Master grant that I may not so much seek To be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand To be loved, as to love; for It is in giving that we received It is in pardoning that we Are pardoned It is in dying that we are born To eternal life.

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October Garden Oración The garden seems forsaken, now Reconoce, Señor, tu criatura, obra no Transformed by chill October's vow de dioses extraños, sino tuya, Dios ùnico, Of season's passing. Dark clouds fly vivo y verdadero, porque no hay otro Where tangled vestiges belie Dios más que tù, y nadie te iguala en las Late blooms. The Gardener's head is bowed. obras. Haz, Señor, que tu dulce presencia le llene el alma de alegria; Olvida sus The harvest made life's purpose known iniquidades pasadas y los extravios a que In wondrous clarity unshown fué arrastrada por sus pasiones; porque aùn To earthbound hearts. October's rest cuando pecó no ha renunciado a la fé del padre, Rejoins companions prior blessed del Hijo y del Espiritu Santo, sino que ha With welcome in the Gardener's home. conservado el celo del Señor y adorado fielmente a Dios, creador de todas las cosas. Amén. So sleep, October garden, where Youth blossomed into fullness barely Oración de San Francisco de Asís Yesterday. But from dreaming, rise Oh, Señor, hazme un instrumento de Tu Paz . Up in flowered fields to thrive Donde hay odio, que lleve yo el Amor. Forever in the Gardener's care. Donde haya ofensa, que lleve yo el Perdón. Donde haya discordia, que lleve yo la Unión. On Eagle’s Wings Donde haya duda, que lleve yo la Fe. And He will raise you up Donde haya error, que lleve yo la Verdad. on eagle's wings, Donde haya desesperación, que lleve yo la bear you on Alegría. the breath of dawn, Donde haya tinieblas, que lleve yo la Luz. Make you to shine Oh, Maestro, haced que yo no busque tanto ser like the sun, consolado, sino consolar; and hold you in the palm ser comprendido, sino comprender; of His hand. ser amado, como amar. Porque es:Dando , que se recibe; Onan – Jewish Perdonando, que se es perdonado; One who loses by death one of his next to kin Muriendo, que se resucita a la Vida Eterna. for whom he is bound to observe mourning is termed ONAN from the time death occurred until Our Departed Mother after the interment. An Onan is concerned only She always leaned to watch for us, with funeral preparations and is exempt from anxious if we were late, observing many precepts, because of the honor in winter by the window, due to the dead and because in this most intense in summer by the gate. period of grief he is in a traumatic state. And though we mocked her tenderly, But the Onan must observe all prohibitive laws, who had such foolish care, be they even enforceable only by Rabbinic the long way home would seem more safe, enactment. because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us, she never could forget, and so I think that where she is she must be watching yet, waiting ‘til we come to her, anxious if we are late, watching from Heaven’s window leaning from Heaven’s gate.

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Our Father – Spanish Peace Like a River (It is Well With My Soul) Nuestro Padre When peace like a river attendeth my way; Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, when sorrows like sea billows roll; sanctificado sea tu nombre. whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, Venga tu reino. Sea hecha tu voluntad, "It is well, it is well with my soul.” como en el cielo, así también en la tierra. Danos hoy nuestro pan cotidiano. And Lord, haste the day Y perdónanos nuestras deudas, como when our faith shall be sight, también nosotros perdonamos á the clouds be rolled back as a scroll; nuestros deudores. the trumpet shall sound Y no nos metas en tentación, mas and the Lord shall descend; líbranos del mal: even so, it is well with my soul. Porque tuyo es el reino, y el poder, y la Peaceful Retreat gloria, por todos los siglos. Down a narrow hidden path Amén. Sought out by Wisdom's eye, A peaceful place of refuge calls Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal To come rest awhile beside. O Mother of God; Mary Immaculate, we dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you Listen to the waters under the title of Our Lady of the Falling over mountains steep, Miraculous Medal. May this medal be To gently flow for endless days for each of us a sure sign of your Through eternity's retreat. affection for us and a constant reminder of our duties toward you. And on the far horizon Even while wearing it, may we be blessed Of the never setting sun, by your loving protection and preserved The harvest of the whitened wheat in the grace of your Son, O most powerful Is very nearly done. virgin, Mother of our Savior keep us close to you every moment of our lives. As work on earth comes to a close Obtain for us, your children, the grace of Peace will be complete, a happy death; so that in union with you, Surrounded by the beauty we may enjoy the bliss of heaven Of eternity's retreat. forever, Amen

-- Sherrie Bradley Neal Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy The time has come for me Peaceful Shores to leave this life. I have lived in sight of the ocean, I have fought the good fight. where the water runs into land. I have finished the race. I have walked on the beach in the I have kept the faith. morning, and left my tracks in the sand. Now there is in store for me But musical waves have been calling a crown of righteousness and the ocean is so wide and vast, which the Lord, the righteous judge, that I’ve struck for the silver horizon will award me on that day. and put out to sea at last. - II Timothy 4:6-7

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Perhaps you sent… Philippians 2:10-11 Perhaps you sent a lovely card, That at the name of Jesus every Or sat quietly in a chair. knee should bow, of things in Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, heaven, and things in earth, If so we saw it there. and things under the earth; Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, And that every tongue should As only friends could say; confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, Perhaps you were not there at all, to the glory of God the Father. Just thought of us that day. - Philippians 2:10-11 Whatever you did to console our hearts, Philippians 3:20-21 We thank you so much whatever the part. But our citizenship is in By the family of Heaven. And we eagerly await Perpetual Help a Savior from there, the Lord O Mother of perpetual help, grant that I Jesus Christ, who, by the may ever invoke your most powerful power that enables Him to name, which is the safeguard of the bring everything under His loving and the salvation of the dying. control, will transform our O Purest Mary! O Sweetest Mary! lowly bodies so that they will Let your name henceforth be ere on my be like his glorious body. lips. Delay not, O blessed lady! To - Philippians 3:20-21 help me whenever I call on you, for in all my temptations, in all my needs, I Police Officer’s 23rd Psalm shall never cease to call on you. Ever The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want, repeating your sacred name, Mary! His comforting hand reduces fear to naught; He makes me walk through streets of crime, Mary! O what consolation, what But He gives me courage sweetness, what confidence, what and peace of mind. emotion fills my soul when I utter your He leads me by still waters in the path I trod, sacred name or even only think of you. And he says in Romans I'm a But I will not be content with merely "minister of God," uttering your name, let my love for you He leads me in righteousness prompt me ever to hail you, as He restores my soul, Mother of Perpetual Help. For His name's sake He keeps me whole. When I walk through death's valley, Petals of Her Life right up to the door, As beautiful as a rose to see, I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more; was her life she lived so gracefully. For Thou art with me every step of the way, She made things precious by her touch, As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day. her selfless love lives on in each of us. He prepares a table, especially for me, The petals of her life fell one by one. As I work daily among life's enemies; Each a gift of her heart till there were none. He gives me authority to uphold the law, Yet her radiance blooms once again, And He anoints my position in fields of Glory with no end. in the midst of it all. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, Each day of my life through eternity; As I long to hear Him say, "Well done…" When I lay down my life, my badge and my gun.

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Police Officer’s 23rd Psalm – 2 Police Officer’s Prayer The Lord is my Shepherd, O almighty God whose great power and I shall not want, eternal wisdom embrace the universe, He makes me walk through watch over all Law Enforcement streets of crime, Officers. Protect them from harm in the But He gives me courage performance of their duty to stop crime, and peace of mind. robberies, riots and violence. We pray He leads me by still waters to help them keep our streets and homes in the path I trod, safe day and night. We recommend And he says in Romans them to your care because their duty is I'm a "minister of God," dangerous. Grant them your unending He leads me in righteousness strength and courage in their daily as He restores my soul, assignments. Dear God protect these For His name's sake He keeps brave officers, grant them your almighty me whole. protection, unite them safely with their When I walk through death's valley, families after duty ends. Amen. right up to the door, I will fear no evil, Polish – Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her for He comforts me more; Wieczny odpoczynek racz jej For Thou art with me every step dac Panie, a swiatlosc of the way, wiekuista niechaj jej swieci. As thy rod and thy staff protect me Niech odpoczywa w pokoju wiecznym. each day, Amen. He prepares a table, especially for me, Polish – Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him As I work daily among life's enemies; Wieczny odpoczynek racz He gives me authority mu dac Panie, a swiatlosc to uphold the law, wiekuista niechaj mu swieci. And He anoints my position Niech odpoczywa w pokoju wiecznym. in the midst of it all. Amen. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, Polish – Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them Each day of my life through eternity; Wieczny odpoczynek racz mud ac, As I long to hear Him say, O Panie, a swiatlosc wiekuista niechaj jej swieci "Well done…" na wieki wiekow, Niech odpoczywa When I lay down my life, w pokoju wiecznym. my badge and my gun. Amen.

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Prayer for a Happy Death Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi Oh, my Lord and Savior, support Lord, make me an instrument me in that hour in the strong arms of your peace. of Thy sacraments, and by the Where there is hatred, fresh fragrance of Thy consolations. let me sow love; Let the absolving words be where there is injury pardon; said over me, and the holy oils sign where there is doubt, faith; and seal me, and Thy own body be where there is despair, hope; my food, and Thy blood my sprinkling; where there is darkness, light; and let my sweet mother, Mary where there is sadness, joy. breathe on me and my angel Grant that I may not so much seek whisper peace to me and my glorious to be consoled as to console; saints smile upon me; that in them to be understood as to understand; all, and through them all, I may to be loved as to love. receive the gift of perseverance, and die, For it is in giving that we receive; as I desire to live, in Thy faith, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned in Thy church, in Thy service and and it is in dying in Thy love. Amen that we are born to eternal life. Peace of God be with you. Prayer of St. Theresa Prayer of St. Francis – Spanish O Lord, who hast said: Senor, haced de mi un instrumento “Unless you become as little children, de vuestra paz. you shall not enter into the kingdom Que alli donde haya odio, of heaven,” grant us, we beseech Thee, ponga yo amor; so to walk in the footsteps of Thy que alli donde haya ofensa, blessed Virgin Theresa with a humble ponga yo perdon; and single heart that we may attain que alli donde haya Discordia, to everlasting rewards, who livest ponga yo armonia; and reignest world without end. que alli donde haya error; Amen. ponga yo verdad; que alli donde haya duda, ponga yo la fe; que alli donde haya desesperacion, ponga yo esperanza; que alli donde haya tinieblas, ponga yo la luz; que alli donde haya tristeza, ponga yo alegria. Oh Divino Maestro, que no me emperie tanto en ser consolado, como en consolar; en ser comprendido como en comprender; en ser amado, como en amar; pues dando es como se recibe, perdonando se es perdonado y muriendo se resucita a la vida eternal.

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Praying Hands Psalm 100 Praying Hands call many pictures Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, to the mind: all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. come before his presence with singing. The Pilgrims giving thanks for safe passages to Know ye that the Lord he is God: these shores. it is he that hath made us, Washington praying at Valley Forge. and not we ourselves; we are his people, The safe return of a loved one from a field of and the sheep of his pasture. battle. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: . . . . . but, more than all of these, except the be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Savior, these hands will call back memories of For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; home and loved ones, and our faithful friends. and his truth endureth to all generations. They will recall the times of trials and - Psalm 100 tribulations . . . they will call to mind the time of joy, Psalm 107:29-30 and keep us ever mindful that prayers are He stilled the storm to a whisper; answered. the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, Look to Praying Hands each day to find the road and he guided them to their haven of rest. to life and light. Psalm 107:29-30

The Family that prays together, stays together. Psalm 119:89 (KJV) Forever, O LORD, Precious Gift thy word is settled in heaven. One gift, above all others, - Psalm 119:89 God gives to us to treasure, one that knows no time, no place Psalm 119:89 (NIV) and one gold cannot measure. Your Word, Lord, is eternal, it stands firm in the Heavens. The precious, poignant tender gift - Psalm 119:89 of memory, that will keep our dear ones ever in our hearts, although God gives them sleep.

It brings back long remembered things; a song, a word, a smile. And our world's a better place because . . . we had them for a while! -- Jessie H. Fairweather

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Psalm 121 Psalm 23 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not from whence cometh my help. want. He maketh me to lie down in My help cometh from the Lord, green pastures; He leadeth me beside which made heaven and earth. still waters. He restoreth my soul; He He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; leadeth me in the paths of righteousness he that keepeth thee will not slumber. for His name's sake; Yea, though I walk Behold, he that keepeth Israel through the valley of the shadow of shall neither slumber nor sleep. death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art The Lord is thy keeper, with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. comfort me; Thou preparest a table The sun shall not smite thee by day, before me in the presence of mine nor the moon by night. enemies; Thou anointest my head with The Lord shall preserve thee from oil, my cup runneth over. Surely all evil; he shall preserve thy soul. goodness and mercy shall follow me all The Lord shall preserve thy the days of my life, and I will dwell in going out and thy coming in from the house of the Lord, forever. this time forth, and even for evermore. - Psalm 23 - Psalm 121 Psalm 23 – Spanish Psalm 123 En Memoria De Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, Jehová es mi pastor; nada me faltará. En O thou that dwellest in the heavens. lugares de delicados pastos me hará Behold, as the eyes of servants acer: Junto á agues de reposo me look unto the hand of their masters, pastoreará. Confortará mi alma; and as the eyes of a maiden unto Guiárame por sendas de justicia por the hand of her mistress; so our eyes amor de su nombre. Aunque ande en wait upon the LORD our God, valle de sombra de muerte, No temeré until that he have mercy upon us. mal alguno; porque tú estarás conmigo: Have mercy upon us, O LORD, Tu vara y tu cayado me infundirán have mercy upon us: for we are aliento. Aderezarás mesa delante de mí exceedingly filled with contempt. en presencia de mis angustiadores: Our soul is exceedingly filled with Ungiste me cabeza con aceite; mi copa the scorning of those that are at ease, está rebosando. Ciertamente el bien y la and with the contempt of the proud. misericordia me seguirán todos los dias - Psalm 123 de mi vida: Y en la casa de Jehová moraré por largos días. Psalm 139:9-10 If I take the wings of the morning, Psalm 23:4 and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even though I walk through the valley Even there shall Thy hand lead me, of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, and Thy right hand shall hold me. for you are with me; your rod and - Psalm 139:9-10 your staff, they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4

Psalm 55:6 Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away and be at rest. - Psalm 55:6

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Psalm 73:25 Psalm XXIV Whom have I in Heaven but you? The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof; And earth has nothing I desire besides you. The world, and they that dwell therein. - Psalm 73:25 For he hath founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the floods. Psalm 73:26 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? My flesh and my heart faileth; Or who shall stand in his holy place? but God is the strength of my heart, He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; and my portion forever. Who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, - Psalm 73:26 Nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord. Psalm CXXI And righteousness from the God of his salvation. A SONG OF AXCENTS I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains; Rainbow’s End From whence shall my help come? In everybody’s garden My help cometh from the Lord, a little rain must fall. Who made heaven and earth. Or life’s sweetest, fairest flowers wouldn’t grow and bloom at all. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; And though the clouds hang heavy, He that keepeth thee will not slumber. so heavy oh my friend, Behold, He that keepeth Israel I’m sure that God who sends the showers Doth neither slumber nor sleep. will send the rainbow’s end.

The Lord is thy keeper; Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote The Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. Every natural fact is a symbol The sun shall not smite thee by day, of some spiritual fact. Nor the moon by night. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Lord shall keep thee from all evil; Ray Charles Quote 1 He shall keep thy soul. What is a soul? The Lord shall guard thy going out and thy It's like electricity... coming in We don't know what it is, From this time forth and forever. But it's a force that can light up a room. "The Lord is my light and my salvation - Ray Charles Whom shall I fear?" Ray Charles Quote 2 There's nothing written in the Bible, Psalm XVI Old or New Testament, that says, I set the Lord before me at all times, "If you believe in me, you ain't gonna Since He is at my right hand, have no troubles." I shall not be moved. - Ray Charles Therefore, my heart is glad. And my spirit rejoiceth; Yea, my flesh dwelleth in security. For Thou wilt not give me up to destruction; Nor will Thou suffer Thy beloved to see corruption. Thou wilt show me the path of life; In Thy peace is fullness of joy; At Thy right hand are pleasures for ever more.

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Reaching the Shore Revelation 14:13 In the dark night of sorrow, Blessed are the dead which die came a bright and loving light, in the Lord from henceforth: the Beautific Vision, Yea, saith the Spirit, surpassing human sight. that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. I heard the Master calling - Revelation 14:13 lovingly, upon the shore, "Come, let down the net of life Revelation 19:1 that I may give you more." After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude There was no death, my darling, in Heaven shouting; for my immortal soul Hallelujah! just reached my destination, Salvation and glory for heaven was my goal. and power belong to our God. - Revelation 19:1 Remember Me If I should leave for Home, some unexpected day... Revelation 21:3-7 Please do not be too sad, nor grieve too long ... And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Say, instead, "He loved us, he believed in us, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the He was proud of us!" people, and He will dwell with them. They will be Do not forget me! No! His people, and God Himself will be with them Remember Me! and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or Remember the things I loved. mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of The things I believed in, the things I laughed at things has passed away." But remember me. Be Happy! Take up your busy days of love, He who was seated on the throne said, And walk in confidence and faith “I am making everything new!” Then he said, Along YOUR life's road and someday “Write this down, for these words are In God's own time, I'll be seeing you! trustworthy and true.” -- Annice Harris Brown He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Resurrection Prayer Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty Most merciful Father, we commend our I will give water without cost from the spring of departed into your hands. We are filled the water of life. Those who are victorious will with the sure hope that our departed will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they rise again on the last day with all who will be my children." have died in Christ. - Revelation 21:3-7 We thank you for all the good things you have given during our departed's earthly life. O Father, in your great mercy, accept our prayer that the Gates of Paradise may be opened for your servant. In our turn, may we too be comforted by the word of faith until we greet Christ in glory and are united with You and our departed. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

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Revelation 5:13 Roman Ritual And every creature which is May he lead thee into paradise. in heaven, and on the earth, May the martyrs receive thee and under the earth, at thy coming and take thee to and such as are in the sea, the holy city. and all that are in them, May the choirs of angels I heard saying: receive thee and mayest thou “Blessing and honor and glory and power have rest everlasting. be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, Amen. and unto the Lamb forever and ever.” - Revelation 5:13 Romans 14:7-8 For none of us liveth to himself, Rezo De St. Franciso (Prayer of St. Francis) and no man dieth to himself. Spanish For whether we live, Senor, haced de mi un instrumento we live unto the Lord; de vuestra paz. and whether we die, Que alli donde haya odio, we die unto the Lord: ponga yo amor; whether we live therefore, que alli donde haya ofensa, or die, we are the Lord's. ponga yo perdon; - Romans 14:7-8 que alli donde haya Discordia, ponga yo armonia; Romans 8:28 que alli donde haya error; And we know that ponga yo verdad; all things que alli donde haya duda, work together for good ponga yo la fe; to them que alli donde haya desesperacion, that love God. ponga yo esperanza; - Romans 8:28 que alli donde haya tinieblas, ponga yo la luz; Roots of Love que alli donde haya tristeza, ponga yo alegria. To plant a seed in one’s heart… Oh Divino Maestro, to root it in love… que no me emperie tanto en ser consolado, to nourish it with como en consolar; en ser comprendido time spent together… como en comprender; en ser amado, Yields a blossom that como en amar; will flourish forever. pues dando es como se recibe, perdonando se es perdonado y muriendo se resucita a la vida eternal.

Robert Frost Quote Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by And that has made all the difference. -- Robert Frost

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Russian Orthodox Safely Home With the saints give rest, I am home in Heaven, dear ones; O Christ, Oh, so happy and so bright! to the soul of Thy servant There is perfect joy and beauty (name), In this everlasting light. where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing All the pain and grief is over, but life everlasting . . . Every restless tossing passed; Wither, also, all we mortals I am now at peace forever, wend our way, Safely home in Heaven at last. making of our funeral dirge the song: Did you wonder why I so calmly Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Trod the valley of the shade? Eternal Memory! Oh! But Jesus' love illumined Every dark and fearful glade. Sacred Heart of Jesus Spanish Corazón sagrado de Jesús And He came Himself to meet me Oh Piadoso Corazon e Jesus, siempre In that way so hard to tread; presente en el Sagrado Sacramento, And with Jesus' arm to lean on, siempre illeno de amor ardiente hacia las Could I have one doubt or dread? pobres almas cautivas en el Purgatorio, ten piedad del alma de tu siervo, que ha Then you must not grieve so sorely, fallecido. No seas muy severo al For I love you dearly still; juzgarle, mas deja que algunas gotas de Try to look beyond earth's shadows, tu Preciosa Sangre caigan sobre las Pray to trust our Father's will. llamas devoradoras y envia tus Angeles, Oh Salvador Misericordioso, para que lo There is work still waiting for you, conduzcan a un lugar de descanso y paz So you must not idly stand; eternal. Amén. Do it now, while life remaineth— Bienaventurados los que sufren porque You shall rest in Jesus' land. ellos serán consoladors. San Mateo 5:4 When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!

Serenity God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change . . . Courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.

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Sikh Verse She Knew Me As the sparks flying out of a flame My mother always knew the me that others didn’t Fall back on the fire from which they came, know. The deeper part of me that thought and As the dust rising from the earth felt. She knew where my belongings were, the Falls back upon the same earth, ones I couldn’t find; My socks, my keys, my As waves beating upon the shingle wallet, my favorite missing belt. She knew just Recede and in the ocean mingle, what I loved to eat and when to make each dish. So from GOD comes all things, under the sun, The way she knew remains a mystery. How did And to GOD return when the race is run. she sense my troubled times and help with -- Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, 10th Guru every hurt? I truly had a mom who loved and gave herself for me. I’m grateful for the precious Sincere Condolences years I’ve had and known her love. Her memory We wish to express our sincere condolences will live within my heart. But God has called her and our deep appreciation for the trust you to His side to live forevermore. I cannot hold her have placed with us. back. I know my mother must depart. It is our purpose to provide you with Sheaf of Wheat extraordinary The Sheaf of Wheat is a symbol of the thoughtful service during these days, and if in Christian faith. The seeds of faith are doing so, sown in the human personality and grow we have helped to lighten your burden, into the mature faith of the Christian our aim has been accomplished. man or woman. The sown seed must lose its life in order that it may develop Sir Edmund Hillary Quote 1 and grow and multiply. So, symbolically, It is not the mountains we conquer, a sheaf of wheat is used by but ourselves. Christians to mark the passing of a - Sir Edmund Hillary fellow Christian. We believe death is not the end but the beginning of life Sir Edmund Hillary Quote 2 eternal. The mature grain in this sheaf is People do not decide the direct symbol of the Resurrection - - to become extraordinary. the life beyond the grave, the fulfillment They decide to accomplish of the promises of Jesus Christ. extraordinary things. - Sir Edmund Hillary Siempre Fragante Jardín Siempre fragante jardín Con belleza todo alrededor Flores de la especie más rara Puede encontrarse fácilmente

Brisa bailando A través de hojas que nunca se descoloran Limpieza para el árbol de la vida Proporcionar sombra de heaven

Frialdad de no winter ahora viene a mí No necesitas estar desanimados I podrás descansar aquí ahora, para siempre En jardín eterno de God

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St. Anthony Smiles in Sorrow Oh holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, I saw you smile, I felt befriended, your love for God and charity for His It was a beautiful smile, it never ended. creatures, made you worthy, when on I shared it with many friends that day. earth, to possess miraculous powers. They passed it along, in the very same way. Miracles waited on your word, which It will come back to you, you were ever ready to speak for those in on some thoughtful face. trouble or anxiety. Oh gentle and loving When you need it most, St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full at the right time and place. of human sympathy, whisper my petition A friendly smile, a casual touch. into the ears of sweet infant Jesus, who These are the things that mean so much. loved to be folded in your arms; and the To know you are with us in our time of sorrow, gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. sharing our prayers, today and tomorrow. God gives us comfort St. Augustine in the form of good friends. Watch Thou, dear Lord, May His peace be with you. His love never ends. with those who wake, -- Judy Dimbleby or watch, or weep tonight and give Your angels charge Spring Garden over those who sleep. So when I looked at those flowers, Tend your sick ones, I was looking at God O Lord Christ, For they bloomed in His sun rest Your weary ones, And grew in His sod pity Your dying ones, And each lovely flower pity Your afflicted ones, Was a "voice from above" and all for Your love's sake! That whispered a message Of kindness and love St. Joseph For I feel in my heart, Oh St. Joseph, whose protection is so And I know you do too great, so strong, so prompt before the That God speaks to us all throne of God, I place in you all my Through the kind things we do interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph do And when I looked at those flowers assist me by your powerful intercession, I couldn't help but feel and obtain for me from your divine That they brought heaven nearer foster-son all spiritual blessings, through And made God so real. Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that, having -- Helen Steiner Rice engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen

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St. Jude St. Patrick O glorious apostle, St. Jude Thaddeus, O great Apostle of Ireland, true relative of Jesus and Mary, glorious St. Patrick to whom I salute you through the under God, so many are indebted for most sacred Heart of Jesus. the most precious of all treasurers, Through this Heart I praise the great gift of faith. and thank God for all the graces Receive our fervent thanks for the He has bestowed upon you. zeal and charity which have been to Humbly prostrate before you, thousands the source of blessings I implore you through this heart so invaluable. to look down upon me with compassion. Ask for all who dwell in this land Oh despise not my poor prayer, and the land of thy labors, the let not my trust be confounded. precious light of faith, and beg for To you God has granted the us on whom its glorious rays have long privilege of aiding mankind since beamed, the grace to regulate in the most desperate cases. our lives by its sacred maxims. Oh, come to my aid that I may praise the mercies of God. All my life I will be St. Theresa grateful to you and will be your faithful O little flower of Jesus, client until I can thank you in heaven. ever consoling troubled souls Amen. with heavenly graces, in your unfailing intercession St. Michael I place my confident trust. St. Michael the Archangel, From the heart of our blessed defend us in battle, savior petition these blessings be our protection against the of which I stand in greatest need. wickedness and Shower upon me your promised roses snares of the devil. of virtue and grace, dear St. Theresa, May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, so that swiftly advancing in and do thou, O prince of the sanctity and in perfect love of heavenly house, neighbor, I may someday receive by the power of God, the crown of life eternal. thrust into hell Amen. Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen

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Stairway to Paradise Taps Inspired by the beauty Day is done, gone the sun That each day tends to give from the lake, from the hill, We set out on a journey from the sky. To find how best to live All is well, safely rest, God is nigh. Thanks and praise for our days We walk by faith and not by sight ‘neath the sun, ‘neath the stars, As step-by-step we climb ‘neath the sky. Upon this stairway, upward, As we go, this we know, God is nigh. Toward Heaven's paradise Taps (2 stanzas) The steps are sometimes difficult Day is done, gone the sun But each day made complete from the lake, from the hills, from the sky; By treasured moments that we share All is well, safely rest, God is nigh. And a promised place of peace Thanks and praise for our days, Finally our steps ascend 'neath the sun, 'neath the stars, Beyond the veil of life 'neath the sky. As we go Destiny unfolds in glory this we know, God is nigh. In Heaven's paradise Taps – Chappius -- Sherrie Bradley Neal There will be a great encampment In the land of clouds today. Suffer the Little Children A mingling and a merging "Suffer the little children Of our boys who've gone away. to come unto me Though on earth they are disbanding, and forbid them not; They are very close and near, for of such is For these brave and honored heroes the kingdom of God." Show no sorrow, shed no tear. - Mark 10:14 They have lived a life of glory, History pins their medals high, Sunset Listen to the thunder rolling, O little flower of Jesus, They are marching in the sky! Ever consoling troubled souls with heavenly graces, -- Arta Nottingham Chappius In your unfailing intercession I place my confident trust. Tested By Fire From the Heart of our Blessed When your character is Savior petition these Blessings refined in the crucible of of which I stand in greatest need. adversity, and your mettle Shower upon me your promised Roses has been tested by its flames; of Virtue and Grace, dear When you dedicated your life St. Theresa, so that swiftly to keeping others safe from harm, advancing in sanctity and in then eternity waits for you with perfect love of neighbor, I may a hero’s welcome. someday receive the Crown of Life Eternal. Amen.

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Thank You That the memory… Thank you sincerely That the memory for sharing our sorrow. of the beloved departed may always be preserved, we have compiled Your thoughtfulness is this book of Inscribed Memories. appreciated and will always be treasured. We present this record to you in appreciation of your confidence and Thank You – Prayers as a tribute to your loved one, who will Thank you for your linger in fond remembrance throughout thoughts, prayers and kindness the years to come. during this difficult time. The Baseball Prayer From the family of As we approach the field to prepare for the game, Help us to remember that we do all in your name. Thank You – Remembrance Please be with us as we take to the field Thank you . . . . And guide all our actions and be our shield. Your remembrance We are a team so all we will share was most The glory or defeat and always play fair. kind. Guide our feet to move smooth and swift, And when a teammate is down give them a lift. Thank You Sincerely As we look for the ball and a pitch to hit Thank you sincerely Remember as your team we should never quit for your thoughtful kindness We will play strong and hard and if a strike out is at a time when given, let us accept our mistakes and know we it was deeply appreciated are forgiven. by the family of Help our eyes see the ball and the slider from the mound Thanking you… To slug for the fences or hit on the ground Thanking you for When we are tired and leave the field of grass, your lovely We are thankful for our coach's guidance and remembrance and class. the kind thoughts Help us to be good sports and show pride in our it expresses. team, And be grateful for helping us follow our dream. Thanks to the Human Heart… Thanks to the human heart by which we live, Thanks to its tenderness, its joys, and fears, To me the smallest flower that blows can give Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears.

-- William Wordsworth

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The Bridge of Faith The Family of A still small voice is calling The family of Beyond the bridge of faith, Inviting all to enter acknowledges with grateful A holy, secret place. appreciation your kind expression of sympathy. Sickness falls behind the stride Of those who hear the call, The family wishes To walk in light forever The family wishes to express their appreciation Where no darkness comes at all. to each of you for your attendance and expressions of sympathy. The bridge of faith gives entrance The Family Wishes… To serenity's abode, The family wishes to acknowledge And rest to all who journey with deep appreciation the many By faith along life's road. expressions of love, concern and

kindness shown to them during this -- Sherrie Bradley Neal hour of bereavement.

The Eternal Goodness May God bless and keep you! I know not what the future hath

Of marvel or surprise, The family of Assured alone that life and death His mercy underlies. The Garden of Prayer

Quiet place of refuge And if my heart and flesh are weak From trouble I am safe To bear an untried pain, Nothing there can harm me The bruisëd reed He will not break, My cry brings His embrace But strengthen and sustain.

He lifts me to His vantage point No offering of my own I have, Such beauty I can see Nor works my faith to prove; My prayers arising to His hearing I can but give the gifts He gave, His grace will carry me And plead His love for love.

Though I walk through valleys deep And so beside the Silent Sea And places filled with sorrow I wait the muffled oar; Each visit to that secret place No harm from Him can come to me Gives hope for each tomorrow On ocean or on shore.

So I will go there often I know not where His islands lift And linger there to hear Their fronded palms in air; His footsteps in the garden I only know I cannot drift As my prayer brings Him near Beyond His love and care.

-- Sherrie Bradley Neal -- John G. Whittier

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The Garden of Promise The Harvest There is a place, I have been told, Sown in the earth by skillful hands Beyond an open gate Brought forth by sun and storm, All have been invited Destined for a harvest day Where friends and loved ones wait Fulfilled when ripe grain forms.

It holds eternal promise Golden wheat in sheaves prepared Of everlasting peace For winter that will reign, No pain or sorrow ever comes The story of the life of man And teardrops there have ceased Told by the golden grain.

Abundant life is evident Made from the earth by loving hands Constant, fresh and new Through heat and rain prepared, A garden of provisions To face the joys and storms of life With eternity in view And treasured moments shared.

The promise is awaiting When at last the harvest comes A place we can abide As the fields receive the dew, Fulfilled for all who answer A life well lived leaves legacy The call to come inside. The Master's plan in view.

-- Sherrie Bradley Neal -- Sherrie Bradley Neal

The Hand of God The Honor of Bearer Though today you walk in sorrow, The honor which you conferred upon by acting as you will not be alone. pallbearer is gratefully acknowledged and deeply There is one whose loving wisdom appreciated is far greater than our own. Put your trusting hand in His, The Irish Prayer as a little child would do, May the road rise to meet you, and He, like a loving father, May the winds be always at your back, will guide and comfort you! May the sun shine warm upon your face, Day by day, there will come to you The rains fall soft upon your fields, new faith, new hope, new light; And until we meet again You'll find that stars unseen by day May God hold you shine through the darkest night. in the hollow of His hand. And though your heart is longing, for the dear one who's at rest, The Leaves May Fall you'll know before the journey's end The leaves may fall, that God's dear ways are best! The flowers may fade and pass away, -- Jessie Home Fairweather They only wait through wintry hours The coming of the May

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The Legend of the Dogwood The Lord’s Prayer At the time of the Crucifixion the dogwood Our Father who art in heaven, attained the size of the oak and other forest trees. Hallowed be Thy name. So strong and firm was the wood it was chosen as Thy kingdom come. the timber for the Cross. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. To be thus used for such a cruel purpose greatly Give us this day our daily bread. distressed the tree and Jesus, nailed upon it, And forgive us our trespasses, sensed this and His gentle pity for all sorrow, said as we forgive to it: "Because of your regret and pity for my those who trespass against us. suffering, I make you this promise: Never again And lead us not into temptation, shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be but deliver us from evil; used for a Cross. Henceforth it shall be slender for thine is the kingdom, and shall be bent and twisted, and its blossoms and the power, and the glory, forever. shall be in the form of a cross - two long and two Amen short petals. The Lord’s Prayer – Catholic Version "And in the center of the outer edge of each petal Our Father who art in Heaven, there will be nail prints. And in the center of the Hallowed be Thy name; flower, brown with rust and stained with blood, Thy kingdom come, will be a crown of thorns - so that all who see it Thy will be done will remember it was upon a dogwood tree that I On earth as it is in heaven. was crucified, and this tree shall not be mutilated Give us this day our daily bread; nor destroyed but cherished and protected as a And forgive us our trespasses reminder of my agony and death upon the Cross." As we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, The Light of Peace But deliver us from evil. Many waters I have sailed Throughout the voyage of life The Lord’s Prayer – Spanish Over waters tranquil PADRE NUESTRO Free of pain and strife Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, sanctificado sea tu nombre. Sometimes tossed in raging storms Venga tu reino. Sea hecha tu voluntad, Though never left alone como en el cielo, así también en There was a light that beckoned me la tierra. Toward the shores of home Danos hoy nuestro pan cotidiano. Y perdónanos nuestras deudas, como Always in the distance también nosotros perdonamos á This beacon I could see nuestros deudores. Giving me direction Y no nos metas en tentación, mas As I sailed upon life's sea líbranos del mal: Porque tuyo es el reino, y el poder, y la My journey is completed now gloria, por todos los siglos. The tide is drifting in Amén. My vessel moves on gentle waves… Matthew 6:9-13 Eternity begins

--Sherrie Bradley Neal

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The Love of a Mother The Other Side The giving of life to another is not This isn't grief - it's having the end, but the beginning of My last tear wiped away; being a Mother. The living of life for It's sunrise - it's the morning another is not a chore, but the delight Of my eternal day of being a Mother. The receiving of life from another is not the reason, This isn't even praying but the reward of being a Mother. It's speaking face to face; The giving, the living, the receiving Listening and glimpsing of life is but the love of a Mother. The wonders of His grace - Pastor Lawrence C. Raftery This is the end of pleading

The Mourner – Jewish For strength to bear my pain; One becomes a mourner upon the burial of a Not even pain's dark memory parent, husband, wife, child, brother or sister. Will even live again The laws of mourning are not obligatory for children under the age of thirteen and do not How did I bear the earth-life apply when the deceased is an infant of age thirty Before I knew this rapture days or less. Of meeting face to face The one who sought me, saved me, The Open Gate And kept me by His grace! Thoughts surround your mind today

That cause you heart to grieve The moment is approaching When you will turn to leave

Envision with me if you will A place beyond death's gate Life goes on forever there And beauty never fades

Sickness can't gain entrance And death has lost its hold Tears are wiped by God's own hand And no one can grow old

The moment that I left you here I stepped into that place Prepared for me and ready When I stepped through the gate.

-- Sherrie Bradley Neal

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The Rainbow Bridge The Rose Still Grows Beyond the Wall There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It Near a shady wall a rose once grew, is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many Budded and blossomed in God's free light, colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there Watered and fed by morning dew, is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush Shedding its sweetness day and night. green grass. As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this Slowly rising to loftier height, place. There is always food and water and warm It came to a crevice in the wall, spring weather. All the animals who have been ill Through which there shown a beam of light. and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and Onward it crept with added strength, strong again, just as we remember them in our With never a thought of fear or pride. dreams of days and times gone by. It followed the light through the crevice's length And unfolded itself on the other side. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very The light, the dew, the broadening view special to them, who had to be left behind. They Were found the same as they were before; all run and play together, but the day comes when And it lost itself in beauties new, one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Breathing its fragrance more and more. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly she begins to run from the Shall claim of death cause us to grieve, group, flying over the green grass, her legs And make our courage faint or fail? carrying her faster and faster. You have been Nay! Let us faith and hope receive; spotted, and when you and your special friend The rose still grows beyond the wall. finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands The Shivah – Jewish again caress the beloved head, and you look once The traditional week of mourning is observed for more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long seven days and begins immediately after the gone from your life but never absent from your funeral, this period includes the day of the heart. funeral. The mourning of the seventh day is regarded as a full day. On the Sabbath and Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, holidays the mourners go to the synagogue, never again to be separated! otherwise they remain at home where morning and evening services are conducted. A memorial light burns in the home during the entire week. Circumstances which permit the mourners to engage in their occupations should be discussed with the Rabbi. When a funeral is held the day before a festival, and one hour of mourning was observed before the festival, there is no Shivah.

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There’s A Reason Thy Faithful People For every burden that we bear, For Thy faithful people, O Lord, for every sorrow, every care - life is changed, and when the There's a reason house of this life on earth is gone, For every grief that bows the head, an eternal home is prepared. For every teardrop that is shed - With them, O Lord, let us be There's a reason united, knowing that neither death For every hurt, for every plight, nor life can separate us For every lonely, pain-racked night - from Thy love. There's a reason Thy Will Be Done But if we trust God as we should, We sorrow so and yet we know All this must work out for our good. Thy will O Lord must be, He knows the reason. O hear our prayer this dark'ning hour Our trust is all in thee. They Softly Walk

They are not gone who pass We know that in the realms above Beyond the clasp of hand, And in your gentle care Out from the strong embrace. Our loved one waits the happy dawn They are but come so close When we shall meet up there. We need not grope with hands, Nor look to see, nor try Timeless To catch the sound of feet. Etched in timeless photographs They have put off their shoes Taken by the heart Softly to walk by day Memories held and cherished Within our thoughts, to tread Though time has come to part At night our dream-led paths

Of sleep. Laughter, tears and love we share

Paint portraits to be treasured They are not lost who find Valued heirlooms captured The sunset gate, the goal Priceless beyond measure Of all their faithful years.

Not lost are they who reach Snapshots of time gone by The summit of their climb, Cause us to remember The peak above the clouds With hearts of hope we look ahead And storms. They are not lost To a time beyond forever Who find the light of sun -- Sherrie Bradley Neal And stars and God.

Timeless (Shortened) They are not dead who live Snapshots of a time gone by In hearts they leave behind. Cause us to remember In those whom they have blessed With hearts of hope we look ahead They live a life again, To a time beyond forever And shall live through the years

Eternal life, and grow

Each day more beautiful

As time declares their good,

Forgets the rest, and proves

Their immortality. -- Hugh Robert Orr

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To One In Sorrow Together with the Lord Let me come in where you are weeping, friend, Life is but a stopping place, And let me take your hand. a pause in what's to be, I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, a resting place along the road Can understand. to sweet eternity. Let me come in - I would be very still We all have different journeys, Beside you in your grief; different paths along the way. Let me come in - I would only breathe a prayer, We all were meant to learn some things, And hold your hand, but never meant to stay . . . For I have known a sorrow such as yours, Our destination is a place And understand. far greater than we know. -- Grace Noll Crowell For some, the journey quicker, for some the journey's slow. To thank you for your kindness… And when the journey finally ends, To thank you for your we'll claim a great reward, kindness and find everlasting peace, and sympathy together with the Lord. at a time when it was deeply appreciated

To Those I Love & Leave Behind When I am gone, release me, let me go, I have so many things to see and do, Please don't tie yourself to me with tears, Be thankful for our beautiful years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness... I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a time that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on. So, If you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All my love around you soft and clear,

Then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile, and say

"Welcome Home!" --Therese Marie Horn

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Togetherness Treasured Rose Death is nothing at all Always in the springtime I have only slipped away to the next room When life comes forth anew, I am I and you are you The roses bloom and flourish Whatever we were to each other Embracing morning's dew. That we are still are Call me by my old familiar name Emerging from the winter's chill Speak to me in the easy way you always used Held in death's grip no more, Put no difference into your tone. Strengthened now by resting Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow Through all storms gone before, Laugh as we always laughed At the little jokes we enjoyed together. Clothed in perfect rosy hue Play, smile, think of me, pray for me Poised in seasoned grace, Let my name be ever the household word that it That only living life can give, always was. Each moment leaving trace Let it be spoken without effort Without the ghost of a shadow on it Of treasures hidden deep inside, Life means all that it ever meant Wrapped in velvet folds, It is the same that it ever was Shown always in the springtime There is absolute unbroken continuity Proof death has lost its hold. What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind -- Sherrie Bradley Neal Because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval Treasured Seasons Somewhere very near For everything there is Just around the corner an appointed season. All is well. And a time for everything Nothing is past; nothing is lost under heaven: One brief moment and all will be as it was before A time for sharing; How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting A time for caring; when we meet again! A time for loving; A time for giving; -- Henry Scott-Holland, A time for remembering; Canon of St. Paul’s Cathedral A time for parting. You have made everything beautiful in its time, for everything You do remains forever.

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Trusted Friend (Angel Dance) Un Poco De Tiemp There is a noise in Heaven No llenes tu corazón de dolor y tristeza, A happy, joyful sound pero recuérdame en cada día siguiente . Heard as the feet of children Recuerda la alegría, la risa, la sonrisa. Are set to dancing all around Solo he ido a descansar un rato. Aunque mi partida causa dolor y pena, They are being taught by angels mi ida ha aliviado mi dolor y me ha dado alivio. No time for sadness there Así que seca tus ojos y recuerdame, Keeping step with music no como soy ahora, sino como yo fui. As it rises in the air Porque los recordaré a todos ustedes, y mira con una sonrisa. Comprende en sus A new song they hear playing corazones, Solo he ido a descansar por un ratito. It banishes all pain And sets their feet to dancing Upon the Green None are sick or lame When life on earth is over Life anew is seen With new unhindered cadence Affording simple pleasures Their eyes are shining bright In a place upon the green They are dancing with the angels In the glory of Heaven's light The course behind is in the past A journey lived by faith -- Sherrie Bradley Neal Step by step life's fairway Brought me here by grace Turn Again If I should die, and leave you here a while, Now I've gained a new access be not like others sore undone, who keep The course unfolding view Long vigils by the silent dust and weep. To master hill and valley For my sake, turn again to life, and smile, With each stroke straight and true Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do Something to comfort other souls than thine. To enter into pleasures Complete these dear unfinished Of the beauty I have seen tasks of mine, And I, perchance, Since I was given entrance may therein comfort you! To a place upon the green

-- Mary Lee Hall --Sherrie Bradley Neal

Until We Meet Veterans Gratitude Page How blessed is the tie that binds With respectful gratitude for a life shared and Our hearts in lasting love, now blessedly at rest, and with heartfelt praise, The comradeship of kindred minds this memorial book is dedicated to the living Is like to that above. memory of So when at last we have to part [name] In sorrow and in pain a distinguished Veteran of the Armed Services of We know we still are joined in heart, our beloved nation. Until we meet again

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Veterans Gratitude part 2 We Feel Deeply Grateful Always and everywhere, we live with personal We feel deeply grateful remembrances of devoted loved ones and, under to you in our sorrow. God, render thanks and praise to Him for the Your kindness and sympathy promise of everlasting life. This truth is perceived have meant so much to us and by us on a day to day basis as we note the will always be remembered. sacrificial acts and personal commitment of our Veterans. Their upholding of such essential We Give Them Back to You values as liberty and justice, individual dignity We give them back to You, O Lord and national righteousness, ennobles the life of who first gave them to us; each of us. Through their example we move yet as You did not lose them in the giving, toward eternity with faith, charity, courage and so we do not lose them by their return. hope. For what is Yours is ours also, if we belong to You. Love is undying, The line of life between birth and immortality is and life is unending and the boundary of one of no certain length. In considering this, as this mortal life is but a horizon, and the we bid farewell to this honored, respected horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight. Veteran, may we be ever more thoughtful, Lift us up, strong Son of God, that we may grateful and humble before our Creator as we all see further. Cleanse our eyes that we may await our heavenly reunion. see more clearly… And while You prepare the place for us, prepare us also for that happy Vincent van Gogh Quote place that we may be with You, and with As we advance in life, those we love forevermore. it becomes more Amen. and more difficult - but in fighting the difficulties, We Present This Record the inmost strength of That the memory of the beloved departed may the heart is developed. always be preserved, we have compiled this book - Vincent van Gogh of Inscribed Memories. We present this record to you in appreciation of your confidence and as a We are deeply mindful… tribute to your loved one, who will linger in fond We are deeply mindful of the remembrance throughout the years to come. confidence you have placed in us and we sincerely hope that We Sincerely Appreciate our service has been satisfactory We sincerely appreciate the and comforting to you... confidence you have placed in us. Most Respectfully,

As an expression of our appreciation We Deeply Appreciate of your trust, please accept this We deeply appreciate laminated memorial in memory of and wish to thank you your loved one. for the kind thoughts and expression of sympathy Please call if we can assist extended during our recent sorrow you further in any way.

Respectfully,

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We Will Share Eternity Welcome Home My mother is a treasure When I am gone, let me go. that I carry in my heart, I have so many things to see and do. her memory is safely kept within. You must not tie yourself All the love she spent on me to me with tears. is held in sweet reserve; Be happy every kiss and every touch that we had such good years. and every precious grin. I gave you my love, I’ll miss the many things she was, you can only guess, the special things she did. how much you gave to me Each one will be remembered gratefully. in happiness. Though I will miss her through the years, I thank you for the love I’m comforted to know she’s with her Lord. you each have shown, We’ll meet again and share eternity. but know that it's time to travel on alone. We Wish to Express So grieve awhile for me if you must. We wish to express our Then let your grief sincere sympathy and our be comforted by trust. appreciation for your trust in us. It's only for awhile that we must part, It is our purpose to give so treasure the memories thoughtful service, and if in so within your heart. doing we have helped to lighten I won't be far away, your burden, our aim has been for life goes on. accomplished. So if you need me, call and I will come. Very Respectfully, Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. We’ll Always Remember And if you listen with your heart, That special smile, you'll hear all of my love around that caring heart, you so soft and clear. that warm embrace And then when you must come you always gave us. this way alone, I'll greet you with We'll always remember a smile and a "Welcome Home." you being there for Mom and us, through good and bad times, no matter what. We'll always remember you Dad, because there'll never be any one to replace you in our hearts and the love we will always have for you.

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What’s A Fireman When I Am Dead He is just like you and me, When I am dead, my dearest, Yet he stands taller than most of us. Sing no sad song for me; He is a fireman. Plant thou no roses at my head, He puts it all on the line Nor shady cypress tree: when the bell rings. Be the green grass above me A fireman is the most fortunate With showers and dew drops wet; and least fortunate of men. And if thou wilt, remember, He is a gentle man. And if thou wilt, forget. He is a man who appreciates simple pleasures of life: I shall not see the shadows, hot coffee held in numb, I shall not feel the rain; unbending fingers— I shall not hear the nightingale the camaraderie of brave men, Sing on, as if in pain: willing to risk their lives daily— And dreaming through the twilight the divine peace and selfless service That doth not rise nor set, of a job well done. Haply I may remember, He doesn't criticize others or And haply may forget. shout obscenities. When he marches, it is to --Christina Rossetti honor a fallen comrade. He doesn't preach the When I Must Leave You brotherhood of man. He lives it. When I must leave you Heaven holds a special place for a little while for our firemen. Please do not grieve and shed wild tears When God Sends Forth a Tiny Soul And hug your sorrow to you When God sends forth a tiny soul through the years. To learn the ways of earth, But start out bravely A mother’s love is waiting here with a gallant smile; We call this wonder birth. And for my sake and in my name, When God calls home a little soul Live on and do all things And stills a fleeting breath, the same, A Father’s love is waiting there, Feed not your loneliness This too is birth, not death. on empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky!

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When I’m Gone Where I Am When I come to the end No breaking heart is here, of my journey No sad and chilling pain; And I travel my last weary mile, No wasted cheeks where the frequent tear Just forget if you can, Rolls down and leaves its stain. that I ever frowned Dear friends of mortal years, And remember only the smile. the trusted and the true, Forget unkind words I have spoken; You are watching still in the valley of tears, Remember some good I have done, But I wait to welcome you. Forget that I ever had a heartache I won't forget, O no! And remember I've had For memory's golden chain loads of fun. Shall bind my heart to the hearts below Forget that I have stumbled and Till we meet to touch again. blundered Each link is strong and bright, And sometimes fell by the way. And love's eternal flame, Remember I have fought Flows freely down, like a river of light, some hard battles To the world from where I came. And won, ere the close of the day, Then forget to grieve for my going, White Wings I would not have you sad for a day, White wings But in summer Swirling gently ride just gather some flowers The wind that takes And remember you with the tide the place where I lay, To shores unknown, And come in the evening unseen by me. When the sun paints Today you sail the sky in the west a different sea Stand for a few moments beside me With God to guide And remember only my best. your spirit free.

When My Soul Takes Flight William Penn Quote Lord, when my soul takes flight, For death is no more than a turning may it rise swiftly to live forever of us over from time to eternity. in your love and care. - William Penn

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Wings of Gold When I first saw those wings of gold You Are Not Forgotten So tiny, precious, yet so bold You are not forgotten Pure joy began to fill my heart loved one, nor will you ever be. As I watched this work of art As long as life and memory last, Too quickly then they disappeared we will remember thee. Gone forever is what I feared We miss you now, Can I make this moment last our hearts are sore. It's too soon to be the past As time goes by we'll So I looked into the sky miss you more. As the glitter caught my eye Your loving smile, There they were, those wings of gold your gentle face no one So tiny, precious, yet so bold can fill your vacant place. Flitting by as if to say I'll be with you every day You Never Said Goodbye Oh, the beauty of those wings You never said I'm leaving. They're the reason my heart sings You never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, -- Jane Stone And only God knew why.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quote A million times we needed you. It is a great consolation A million times we've cried. For me to remember that the If love alone could have saved you, Lord, to whom I had drawn near You never would have died. In humble and child-like faith, Has suffered and died for me, In life we loved you dearly, And that He will look on me In death we love you still. In love and compassion. In our hearts we hold a place, - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart That no one could ever fill.

Yesterday It broke our hearts to lose you, Where have you gone since yesterday - But you didn't go alone. And left us lonely here? For part of us went with you, Today you seem so far away The day God took you home. Who yesterday was near. No map of ours, that we may use, Your Comforting Expression Your journey can we trace; Your comforting expression We only know you've reached your Home of sympathy And seen your Father's face. will always be remembered with Yo soy la Ressurreccíon y la Vida deep gratitude... "Yo soy la Ressurreccíon y la Vida el que cree en Mí Your Comforting Ministry A unque esté muerto vivirá Your comforting ministry at the services for is Y todo aquel que vive y cree en Mí gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated No morirá eternamente." San Jun 11:25, 26 Your Comforting Remembrance Your comforting remembrance and kindly thoughts are deeply appreciated

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Your Kind Expression Your kind expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged by the family of

Your Kind Message Your Kind message of comfort for the service of is gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated

Your Kindness Your kindness and sympathy are more deeply appreciated than any words of thanks can ever express.

Your Ministry of Music Your ministry of music at the services for is acknowledged with sincere thanks and deep appreciation

Your Spiritual Bouquet Your Spiritual Bouquet and kind expression of sympathy will always be held in grateful remembrance by the family of

Your Service Bearer Acknowledging with deep appreciation your service as bearer in honor of

Your Thoughtfulness Your thoughtfulness is sincerely appreciated.

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