If we could have a lifetime wish
and one dream that could come true
We would pray to God with all our hearts
just to see and speak to you
A thousand words won’t bring you back
We know because we’ve tried
and neither will a million tears
We know because we’ve cried
You’ve left behind our broken hearts
and precious memories too
But we’ve never wanted memories
We only wanted you
Fly, fly little wing
Fly beyond imagining
The softest cloud, the whitest dove
Upon the wind of Heaven’s love
Past the planets and the stars
Leave this lonely world of ours
Escape the sorrow and the pain
And fly again.
Fly, fly precious one
Your endless journey has begun
Take your gentle happiness
Far too beautiful for this earth
Cross over to the other shore
There is peace forevermore
But hold this memory bittersweet
Until we meet
Fly, fly do not fear
Don’t waste a breath, don’t shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don’t wait for me
Above the universe you’ll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won’t forget.
Fly, fly little wing
Fly where only angels sing
Fly away, the time is right
Go now, and find the light.
God has seen us struggling,
With the emptiness in our hearts
Since those tragic days
From this earth you had to part.
Each day brings more sorrow
Then anyone should have to bear
You all left this life too soon
So many moments we now can't share.
We would give anything to have you back
But, this we know can't be
To see your smiling faces once more
And have you close to us.
Until we meet again in Heaven
One wish we hope comes true
That God takes our hugs and kisses,
And bestow them all on you.
DAD'S GIRL
Looking back through the years,
Remembering times that are so dear ...
Though they are gone now and in the past ...
The memories in my mind will always last ...
Of a time I was but a little girl,
Who thought my Dad was my world ...
When I needed you Dad, you were always there ...
Now you're gone and it doesn't seem fair ...
Though it's been many years since you died,
I still feel the pain from deep inside.
Oh Dad, I still miss you so,
and I just don't understand why you had to go ...
And though I told you in the end,
And made sure you knew,
That I always loved you Dad, and I still do ...
I know now I didn't say or show it near enough,
I was too busy with a life of my own and stuff ...
Things that weren't as important I can now see,
Oh Dad, how I wish I had done things differently ...
I wish I had done things I didn't do,
And I wish I hadn't done a few things I did do too ...
But I can't go back in time to the start,
Though I wish I could with all my heart ...
If I knew then what I know now,
So many things would be different somehow ...
You meant so much more to me than I let show,
I should have spent more time letting you know ...
You taught me so much about what a parent should be,
And I always knew how much you loved me ...
And though you are in Heaven Dad and
not in this world,
In my heart I will always be Dad's little girl ...
I love and miss you Dad ~ ALWAYS and FOREVER !!!!!
If roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for us,
Place them in our angels' arms
and tell them they're from us.
Tell them that we love them and miss them,
and when they turn to smile,
place a kiss upon their cheek
and hold them for awhile.
Because remembering them is easy,
We do it everyday,
but there's an ache within our hearts
that will never go away.
Thank you Kim XOXO
Mommy of angel Waylon Kitchens
Reflection
Another day for you to wonder, another day for you to mourn
It wasn't my intention to go before the coming dawn
My pain was deep within my heart and troubled head
It wasn't my intention to go without words said.
My frame of mind seemed normal, or so I heard them say
It wasn't my intention not to see another day
I did not mean to make you suffer or cause you so much pain
It wasn't my intention to never see you again.
Despair and confusion left my aching mind unsure
It wasn't my intention to suddenly close life's door
If only I could give you reasons and brush the tears away
It wasn't my intention to leave you and not stay.
I did not mean for you to grieve, now left alone to cry
It wasn't my intention to leave you, forever asking why
As the burdens of life's worries slowly ebb from my heart
it wasn't my intention to tear your soul apart.
Dan
For my family, please don't cry for me
I'am no longer in any pain, my soul is soaring free,
Jeff is here by my side and together we'll always be
In the home of Our Lord and our angel family.
I know your hearts are broken but please don't be so blue
Keep the memory of happy times alive in all you do,
When I knew I had to leave my heart was broke in two
But Our Lord said to me, "My son I welcome you".
I didn't want to hurt you or make you so sad
I knew it was time for me because I felt so bad.
But here in Heaven my heart is light and glad
Now we're walking Heaven's grounds, me, Jeff and Dad.
I hope you know I love you and I'am okay
Think of me with love and in your heart I'll stay
The time will come we'll meet again, let angels show the way
Dad, Jeff and I will meet you at the gates that day.
We little knew that morning that God
Was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone;
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
And though we can not see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
THE CHAIN will link again.
And I've traveled my last weary mile,
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only my smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken;
Remember the good I have done.
Forget I ever had heartaches
And remember I've had loads of fun.
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell on my way.
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day.
Then forget to grieve for my going,
I would not have you sad for a day,
But then in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay.
And come in the shade of the evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best.
Jeff
We love you and we miss you Jeff each and everyday
Please be happy in Heaven and for this we pray.
Our memories of you will always be with love
We know that you are home now, in Heaven up above.
Fly our angel through the skies peaceful and so free
We will learn to accept that this was meant to be.
Your soul is resting now and you have no pain
And we know that someday we'll meet again.
Enjoy the sights of Heaven each moment that you can
Walk the gardens side by side with dad and brother Dan.
It's comforting to know that you're still with family
And someday we will join you for eternity.
Remember that we will always keep you in our heart
Our love is forever and never will it part.
Please let Dan and dad know that we love them too
And that we miss them as much as we miss you
Some things we'd like to say
But first of all to let you know
That we arrived okay
We're writing this from Heaven
Where we dwell with God above
Where there's no more tears
Or sadness there
Is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy
Just because we are out of site
Remember that we're with you
Every morning, noon and night
That day we had to leave
When our life on Earth was through
God picked us up and hugged us
And He said I welcome you
It's good to have you back again
You were missed while you were gone
As for your dearest family
They'll be here later on
I need you here so badly
As part of My big plan
There's so much that we have to do
To help our mortal man
Then God gave us a list of things
He wished for us to do
And foremost on that list of ours
Is to watch and care for you
And we will be beside you
Every day and week and year
And when you're sad
We're standing there
To wipe away the tear
And when you lie in bed at night
The days chores put to flight
God and us are closest to you
In the middle of the night
When you think of our lives on earth
And all those loving years
Because you're only human
They are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry
It does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers
Unless there was some rain
We wish that we could tell you
Of all that God has planned
But if we were to tell you
You wouldn't understand
But one thing for certain
Though our life on Earth is o're
We are even closer to you now
Than we have ever been before
And to our very many friends
Trust God knows what is best
We are still not far away from you
We're just beyond the crest
There are rocky roads ahead of you
And many hills to climb
But together we can do it
Taking one day at a time
It was always our philosophy
And we'd like it to be for you too
That as you give unto the World
So the world will give to you
If you can help somebody
Who is in sorrow or in pain
Then you can say to God at night
Our day was not in vain
And now we're contented
That our life it was worthwhile
Knowing as we passed along the way
We made somebody smile today
So if you meet somebody
Who is down and feeling low
Just lend a hand to pick him up
As on your way you go
When you are walking
Down the street
And you've got us on your mind
We're walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind
And when you feel the gentle breeze
Or the wind upon your face
That's us giving you a great big hug
Or just a soft embrace
And when it's time for you to go
From that body to be free
Remember you're not going
You are coming here to us
And we will always love you
From that land way up above.
Thank you Kim XOXO
Mommy of angel Waylon Kitchens
FAREWELL
The sand of time are running low
And soon my children I must go
My heart with love for you is filled
But soon it's beating must be stilled
I leave no treasures of any kind
Only my love I leave behind
Take it and share it between you all
And always be kind to one another
Weep not beside the grave for me
Don't bring me flowers I cannot see
Only ashes lie neath the cold sod
Just pray that my soul has gone with God
Some of you perhaps may weep
When my eyes are closed in eternal sleep
But try to remember it won't be forever
For God can bring our spirits together
I pray that I go to a world far above
To be with the others that I love
And to wait awhile on that Heavenly plain
Until the day we shall meet again
The above picture is of my Mom and Steve's dog.
Jeff loved Bear-Bear and Bear-Bear loved Jeff.
We used to call Jeff the 'Candy Man' as he was always giving Bear-Bear candy even though Jeff KNEW he was on a diet. 
On Dan's birthday last year (August 6, 2009), Bear-Bear had to have surgery and he was fine for about the first 3 hours after.
Then he had a stroke and was also having seizures. My Mom was called to go to the vet's and Steve, Louie, Mike and I also went with her that evening. They had Bear-Bear laying on a table with an IV in his leg, he was so still and he was having minor seizures when we all got there. It was a HORRIBLE site !!!! We were all in tears as Doris (the vet) had just given him only a 30% chance of surviving.
We all stayed with him until about 9:00 that evening, just petting him, telling him how much we all loved him, what a good boy he is and told him to keep fighting. He couldn't leave us too. We were bound and determined that my Dad, Dan and Jeff couldn't have him YET. Doris (bless her heart) stayed with Bear-Bear until mid-night that night. The next morning Doris called my Mom and said ...... 'A miracle happened last night, we had 'our' Bear-Bear back. I went that morning (August 7th) with my Mom to pick him up and he just ran to us. My Mom and I were in tears, as was Doris and the girls.
The following Wednesday (August 12th) my Mom had to take him back there to have Doris put more tape on the bandage and she said to him ......
'Bear-Bear how does that light look at the end of the tunnel'.
Doris told my Mom and I herself that she has absolutely NO medical explanation how Bear-Bear came through this at all, let alone without even the slightest 'disability'. However, she does know about Dan and Jeff's passing and that it was also Dan's birthday that day and she said she has no doubt that Dan and Jeff had gotten Bear-Bear through this for us !!!!!!!
Some people just do not understand the love between a human and an animal. But God and my family and I do, as well as a very good friend of mine, Maw Maw Bonnie (Maw Maw to angel Alexis 'Lexi' Goudelock) and that's all that matters.
We also have NO doubt that Dan and Jeff WERE with him that night and helped him survive. What an AWESOME birthday present Dan gave us !!! Like my family and I, Bear-Bear and Rocky also have their Guardian Angels' watching over them.
Below is a picture of Bear-Bear and Doris the very next day after his surgery (August 7th).
We NEVER thought we would have seen Bear-Bear survive the stroke and seizures and also make a FULL RECOVERY. He is doing absolutely wonderful now, like nothing had ever happened.
He truly is a fighter and our lil trooper !!! :)
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One night a man had a dream. He dreamed
he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene he noticed two sets of
footprints in the sand: one belonging
to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of
his life there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very
lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he
questioned the LORD about it:
"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow
you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when
I needed you most you would leave me."
The LORD replied:
"My son, my precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
And God said...
I said, God I hurt
And God said, That's why I gave you tears
I said, Life is so hard
And God said, That's why I gave you loved ones
I said, But my loved ones passed away
And God said, So did mine
I said, It's such a great loss
And God said, I saw mine nailed to a cross
I said, But your loved one lives
And God said, So does yours
I said, Where are they now??
And God said, My son is by my side
and Your loved ones are in my arms
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It almost seemed impossible
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you.
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
Father, Jesus, Lord above,
Wrap us in Your perfect love.
Keep us safe as we run and play
With Your angels, watching us each day.
Watch over mom and daddy, too.
We love them both as we love You.
Lord, take each child beneath Your wing
And give each one a song to sing.
Suffer the children to come unto You
With humble prayers, when the day is through.
And as we go to sleep each night,
Please wrap us in Your arms so tight.
Lord, please bless each girl and boy,
Fill our hearts with love and joy;
And until we say our prayers again,
Keep our heart and souls filled with love.
Amen.
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