I sat down on the couch this morning in front of the tree, and looked down at the gifts and this is what I saw. The poem below is what came to my heart.
Todd always called this time of year his panic season. You see gift giving was not his strong point, and in a span of three weeks, he had Christmas, our Anniversary, and my birthday. He got off the hook this year, by moving on up to heaven. But I think the gift of his life and love to me, will last a very long time. Love and miss you my cowboy!
There's a present underneath my tree
But the one to receive it is not here
He left this earth for a better place
His gifts there far greater than here.
He's in perfect health now, his mind is clear
He's speaking praises to his King
He's doing a dance around the throne
Singing "I Know my Redeemer Lives".
He's missed far more than he'll ever know
But his memory lives on in our hearts
Till The Lord in grace will lead us home
To reunite with him in that place.
His Christmas is merry he's rejoicing indeed
With the one we all celebrate
His gifts are far greater than what we could give
Eternal life in it's fullness is his.
Praying for you and your family during this Christmas of many, many memories and a sure hope of everlasting life. Leta
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful.....In a time of such great loss...God's never ending Love and Healing to you, Kelly and the children.....In my prayers, Lisa
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family. May God's blessings of this Christmas season be with you and your family even though you have so recently lost a very special person in your lives. You have many reasons for joyous celebrations both of this season that is before us and also for the blessing of Todd being in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you have done for Todd.
Merry Christmas
Lowell Perman
You may not realize it but your blog is a present to all that read it!
ReplyDeleteDiana
Your poem is beautiful, Kelley. I think Todd will be having his best Christmas ever. He is probably singing with the saints now and possibly jumping around joyfully in the hay.
ReplyDeleteKelley, such a beautiful poem you wrote for Todd. I am praying for you and your family, but know at the same time this was a blessing for Todd to rejoice with our Lord and Saviour. I can see him laughing and singing while typing this.
ReplyDeleteJada
Amen. I am so thankful that the LORD has intervened. Please call me sometime when you are beyond the busy-ness of the next few weeks. These next days will all be a blur with just some sharper points sticking out in your mind, I would guess,but when you get to the other side of it all, please call me. My number is 214-578-1325. Love and prayers for all of you - especially you and Todd's mom and your daughter and sons. God is faithful and He is very present with all of you right now - especially Todd!
ReplyDeleteKelley your poem for Todd is an inspiration for many. I know the Lord is a strong tower to run too. I pray for you, your whole family as you all journey through this. Love Sharon
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