Oh Mare! That poem is absolutely beautiful! Elizabeth
--- On Sun, 11/23/08, Mare's Place <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Mare's Place <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Chihuahuas] Marsha > To: [email protected] > Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008, 12:18 AM > I am sorry I am so late saying I am sorry about little Salt. > I was looking > for this poem I wanted you to have. Hugs for you and your > Mom. > Mare > > > A letter from your pet in heaven > Author Unknown > > To my dearest family, > Some things I'd like to say. > But first of all, to let you know, > That I arrived okay. > > I'm writing this from the Bridge. > Here I dwell with God above. > Here there's no more tears of sadness. > Here is just eternal love. > > Please do not be unhappy > Just because I'm out of sight. > Remember that I am with you > Every morning, noon and night. > > That day I had to leave you > When my life on earth was through, > God picked me up and hugged me > 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." > > God gave me a list of things, > That he wished for me to do. > And foremost on the list, > Was to watch and care for you. > > And when you lie in bed at night > The day's chores put to flight, > God and I are closest to you... > In the middle of the night. > > When you think of my life on earth, > And all those loving years, > Because you are 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 were some rain. > > I wish that I could tell you > All that God has planned. > If I were to tell you, > You wouldn't understand. > > But one thing is for certain, > Though my life on earth is o'er. > I'm closer to you now, > Than I ever was before. > > There are rocky roads ahead of you > And many hills to climb; > But together we can do it > By taking one day at a time. > > It was always my philosophy > And I'd like it for you too; > That as you give unto the world, > The world will give to you. > > If you can help somebody > who's in sorrow and pain; > Then you can say to God at night... > "My day was not in vain." > > And now I am contented... > That my life was worthwhile. > Knowing as I passed along > I made somebody smile. > > God says: "If you meet somebody > Who is sad and feeling low; > Just lend a hand to pick him up, > As on your way you go. > > When you're walking down the street > With me on your mind; > I'm walking in your footsteps > Only half a step behind." > > "And when it's time for you to go... > From that body to be free. > Remember you're not going... > You're coming here to me." ------------------------------------ " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
