If only, my child, I could send,
A basket filled with love,
And pretty blue forget-me-not’s
To your new home above.
If only I could send a hug
Past every twinkling star,
And a suitcase filled with kisses
Up to heaven, where you are.
If only I could rock you,
As I did not long ago,
And sing you one more lullaby
Before you had to go.
If only’s fill my every thoughts
As my heart aches for you.
With faith, I’ll wait until the time
“If only’s” all come true.
I placed a single flower in the granite headstone’s vase, and thought of how I miss you as tears streamed down my face. I felt somehow, that you were near, and looked up to the sky. And there I saw above my head a little butterfly. It’s gracefulness and...
Time has passed our little angel, since you were called away; but you’ll never be forgotten. We still think of you each day. A tiny little headstone marks the place where you now lie. A peaceful spot that’s just a dot beneath the big blue sky....
. You came into our family and we loved you right away, but Heavenly Father took you back. You were not meant to stay. . No trials or temptation. No suffering or pain. A perfect little angel inked to our family chain . Heaven celebrates you, while your earthly family...
A beautiful poem that I would like to recite at a special service of remembrance for children who have died. This service is held every year at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Surrey England where we remember our lovely children. Please may I have your permission?
Thank you.