My friend Lisa in Ohio just sent this to me. Though she knew none of the parties involved, as a frequent visitor to South Walton, she knows what a tight knit community we are, and wished to pass along this poem along with her condolences to the family and friends.
My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas Trees, around the world below
With tiny lights like heaven?s stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away your tears,
For I am sharing Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs, that people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can?t compare, with the Christmas choir here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
It?s far beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain within your heart,
But I am not so far away. We really aren?t apart.
So be happy for me, loved ones. You know I hold you dear,
And be glad I?m spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory, of my undying love.
After all ?Love? is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important, in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do,
For I can?t count the blessing, or the love he has for you.
So, have a Merry Christmas, and wipe away those tears,
For I am sharing Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
-Anonymous
I'm sending this along with my thoughts and prayers and hope that it can bring some form of comfort to each and everyone.
Kenny