Hi,
I was just stumbling around and came across these posts from last month and am not sure how I reply to something this old. Still I feel I have to say something to each of you: Bill for both of the
roses, how simply, perfectly beautiful! And Laura for the poem, it is so filled with pain and love and caring. And especially you, Jillie, for your loss, I want to offer my sympathy and a prayer that memories and good friends will help make each day a little less painful and easier to get through.
I have only been a member here for two days, and literally know none of you, still I am weeping as if I too have lost a friend. Your pain, your closeness, your love for each other is so evident it is moving beyond words. I will
plant night-blooming jasmine in Joann's memory as well if that will be okay.
To all of you who offered such heartfelt words to Jillie, God bless you, she is so fortunate to have you. I would like to offer a poem for you as well, Jillie. I wrote it for two of my cousins(sister), who were very worried about each other as they both faced devastating health problems. I hope it brings you some measure of peace.
Norvona
GOD’S PLACE
I wish for you a quite PLACE
Where worries fall apart.
A PLACE where only peace abound,
And love can fill your heart.
In this PLACE God talks with you,
And dries your every tear.
And fills your cup with joy and hope,
Drowning all your fear.
He can listen to every angry word,
Yet answer with a smile.
Then open wide His arms and say,
"Come rest awhile, my child.
"I never said there'd be no pain,
"Nor sadness for you to bear.
"I only promised when you needed me,
"I always would be there.
"No hill too high or day too dark,
"That I can't see you through.
"For even when you turn your back,
"I'll still be there for you."
Then with love He sends us back,
Into this world of woes,
But our PLACE is ever waiting,
And the gate will never close.
norvona 6/28/03