Skip to main content

Lynne's Poem


My friend Lynne, was one of many who had helped get me through the first few days after my news of Jonny's accident. She was with me the first night, so I would not have to be alone. We had a power outage that night, and Lynne wrote a beautiful poem, by candle light, in which I asked her to read at Jonny's Memorial Service. I have been given permission by Lynne to share this with my friends and post it on my blog site.



To You…..

My spirit soars
To the golden gates
I must arrive now
For I can’t be late.

God’s arms out stretched
Bringing me into his fold
Heaven’s bounty and glory
Are a sight to behold.

I wasn’t ready
I still had dreams
I feel your hearts break
As your tears run in streams.

Know that I’m safe
Surrounded by love
I’ll now watch you
From way up above.

God needed me now
He took me and a friend
With angels around
That God did send.

My spirit is light
And full of life
Eternally I live
And with no strife.

God’s grace is felt
For all who believe
Hold your hearts open
For I’ll never leave.

By your side I stand
A pillar that’s tall
Of marble I’m made
Giving strength to all.

Again we will meet
At some future time
Live a life full of joy
While you’re in your prime.


By Lynne December 21, 2008


Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Thank you to Lynne for being with Sandy during her time of need...with your presence, your poem, your friendship and your love. Thank you Sandy for publishing Lynne's poem.
    Hugs from Jackie

    ReplyDelete
  2. BernieJuly 12, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Sandy, what a lovely poem and to be written by Lynne for your son....what a wonderful friend you have. Framily and friends are so important and their unconditional love and support will lift us up every time. I am so glad you have Lynne in your life.....:-) Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  3. EileenJuly 12, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful. Such a treasure to have Lynne in your life, and to have her beautiful gift of poetry. A gift that gives comfort every time you read it.
    I find it so poignant that there was a blackout that night, and that this poem was written for you and Jonny by candlelight. It makes something that is so meaningful even more so.
    God Bless you and God Bless your friendship.
    And thank you both for sharing this with us.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Blessings each dayJuly 13, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    That power outage was definitely a blessing from God to make the poem so 'naturally' beautiful...it also made it so appropriate because some 'light' went out of your life and now there was some friendship 'light' to help you. Hopefully the rest of us can be lights for you or shoulders to lean on. Do thank Lynne from your new friends that we are so glad that she has been there for you.

    blessings and hugs,

    marcy

    ReplyDelete
  5. MariaJuly 14, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Hi! I meandered over to your site from Diana who received your "Warm Hearts" award from Eileen. I am deeply moved by your post today. I am also a mother of grown children...what a work in progress parenting is.
    The poem is beautiful...
    I especially love these two stanzas:
    My spirit is light
    And full of life
    Eternally I live
    And with no strife.

    God’s grace is felt
    For all who believe
    Hold your hearts open
    For I’ll never leave.

    I believe that God's Kingdom is with us now...
    Romans 14:17
    For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
    I also love this verse:
    Hebrews 12:28
    Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
    ~Strength & Peace~
    Boundless Blessings on this Beautiful day! ~Maria

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Please feel free to leave a comment. Your comment will be moderated prior to posting. Thank you.

Popular posts from this blog

Summertime, Garage Sales and Flea Markets

Summertime is here and I have been to a local flea market....I had a garage sales the Saturday before Memorial Day to get rid of the old and bring in the new.....or "new to me"..... I found burlap, a picture frame, window sheers, home decor, three accent pillows to go with the new bedspread in the master bedroom....and much, much more.....I even found a free-standing garden trellis for $15.00, original price was $112.00.....looks great in the garden....I have not decide what viney flower I will grow, yet....All in all I spent $30.00 including the trellis... I am still looking for more window treatments for the master bedroom, but there are more garage sales and flea markets out there waiting for me.....Happy Hunting everyone...
12 comments
Read more

Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.

We all have talents. Some are veiled and some are in the open. I have several friends that helped me get through the first few days after Jonny's accident. Lynne helped with the logistics of getting the memorial organized, and driving me to see my son Brandon to tell him the tragic news. Crystal gathered the pictures and the stories of Jonny with me, his brother, his family, and his friends to decorate the display board. Peggy and Ruth were able to comfort me, with their empathetic abilities, having similar losses. My sister and Mom, comforting me and only wishing the plane from Florida brought them sooner. My friend Debbie, whose comforting words, caring and the ability to know what else I needed, such as bringing a wonderful stew, to nourish us and keep my strength up. The list goes on and on. The talents and kindness continues....all of these people were put into my life at different times and different areas. I know that God put them into my life for a reason...I am forever gra...
10 comments
Read more

Personality Plus

I found a new blog site ... /www.reneeswope.blogspot.com/ .....she talks about, Florence Littauer's book Personality Plus...in this book four personalities are mentioned 1. Phlegmatic 2. Choleric 3. Sanguine 4. Melancholy I have not only read this book and taken the personality test years ago, but I had the privilege in going to a church Woman's conference and Florence was the guest speaker in 1996. She is an excellent speaker, and the book is quite interesting. I have taken several personality test, through the years either in school or through work. I have read "Please Understand Me II" by David Keirsey about temperament, character and intelligence and "Now, Discover Your Strengths" by Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton, PhD. These books are interesting, informative, thought provoking and motivating. They not only tell you about your personality, but about those around you. They teach you about other's personalities. It teaches about diversity of pe...
5 comments
Read more