My sister, Charlotte Elizabeth, 1955 - 2006

[xcrispi]

God Bless B/G 73 , Dave and the rest of your family .
Peace Xcrispi

[crudemood]

I'm sorry to hear Birdgirl. My condolences.
Beyond the door theres peace I'm sure.
Rest In Peace.
She is definately in a better place now.

[Cheery Cherry]

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.






:source:http://www.businessballs.com/donotst...aveandweep.htm
That poem helped me a lot after my daddy died.

That is a beautiful poem. I wish I had it when my mom passed away...it really makes me look at things differently. It's funny how small things can mean so much to a person. Thanks for sharing.

[d00d989]

sorry for your loss

[Kid Dynamite]

my grandfather passed away 2 years ago from cancer, and my gilfriends grandmother passed away a week or so ago from cancer as well, so it has bought it all back for me.

Your sister was too young to die, but cancer does not discriminate and can affect anybody. I feel for you birdgirl, and my thoughts are with you and your family through this hard time.

[birdgirl73]

Oh my goodness, everyone who's written messages, sent prayers, sent love and good wishes, chins up, heads up, poems and songs, you all make me cry right now, but it's a good cry. I love you guys. Thank you for your words and kindness. I'll write more later, if I can. I'm kinda wiped out right now. We had the funeral home "event" tonight, the visitation. I think I was pretty much face to face with everyone I've ever known, trying to shake hands and be hugged and kissed and attempt to be gracious. And all I really wanted to do was go sit in an empty, quiet corner, hide my face, and sob gut-wrenching, heaving sobs till I cried myself out. Not a good night for me. And tomorrow's going to be worse, I fear.

Thanks, y'all.

Dave, honey, thanks to you, too. I loved your message and it was a nice surprise. But not all that big a surprise. You were loitering an awful long time at the desk drawer this morning, complaining about having lost your password paper, and you gave yourself away. I knew when I left the house that you were either about to shop for something or come on here, you goof. One of these days you're gonna remember that I always know when you're up to something. I love you, too, baby.

[tootsie roll]

"God plucks the flowers for His garden
when they are most beautiful."




They say that time heals, but that is only partly true. For if time truly healed, we would forget, and that we will never do."





Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,

I'm following paths God made for me

I took his hand, I heard him call

Then turned, and bid farewell to all



I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to sing, to play

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found my peace ... at close of play



And if my parting left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.



Be not burdened... deep with sorrow

I wish you sunshine of tomorrow

My life's been full I've savoured much

Good friends, good times

A loved one's touch/



Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don't lengthen it now with grief

Lift up your heart and share with me,



The joy of love and life - for now I'm free

[tootsie roll]

That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through, God picked
me up and hugged me and said
"I have big plans for you" "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 me a list of things, he wished me to do, and foremost on that list of mine, is to watch and care for you.
To you, my dearest family, some things I'd like to say, but first of all to let you know that I arrived o.k.
I'm writing this from heaven, where I dwell with God above.
Where there's no more tears or sadness, there is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy, just because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because your 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.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned but 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 am closer to you now than I ever was before.
And to my very many friends; trust God knows what is best. I'm still not far away from you, I'm 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 my philosophy and I'd like it for you too, that as you give unto the world, so the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody, who's in sorrow or pain, then you can say to God at night, my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
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 me on your mind, I'm walking your footsteps, only half a step behind.
And when you feel that gentle breeze or the wind upon your face, that's me giving you a great bug hug, or just a soft embrace.
And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free, you're not going, you are coming here to me.
And I will always love you, from that land way up above, will be in touch again soon.
Ps God sends his love


(((((( ))))))

[birdgirl73]

Hey, Tootsie. Thanks for the poems, my friend. Hope you're well.

Well, the services are over. We're back from a fast-turn afternoon trip to Louisiana for the burial (we flew, luckily). As a whole, today was another awful day, at least for me, but not quite as bad as yesterday evening at the funeral home. Today, at least, I managed to get through the two services without wanting to scream and run weeping from the room. And I've also had a bit more sleep, which helps me be less of a basket case. It seems like it's been almost a month just since Thursday morning when she passed. And it's only been two days. Amazing.

So now the rest of my life begins. Without my sister. I'm not sure I can face that.

[tootsie roll]

Hey, Tootsie. Thanks for the poems, my friend. Hope you're well.

Well, the services are over. We're back from a fast-turn afternoon trip to Louisiana for the burial (we flew, luckily). As a whole, today was another awful day, at least for me, but not quite as bad as yesterday evening at the funeral home. Today, at least, I managed to get through the two services without wanting to scream and run weeping from the room. And I've also had a bit more sleep, which helps me be less of a basket case. It seems like it's been almost a month just since Thursday morning when she passed. And it's only been two days. Amazing.

So now the rest of my life begins. Without my sister. I'm not sure I can face that.

You're more then welcome my friend. I realize how much you wanted to run screaming from that room......I did too. I'm glad you were able to get through it as hard and heartbreaking as it was. Your poor parents must be wrecked too.
Time will be animated for some time to come. It's weird.
Don't forget to keep talking to Bess and light candles. I believe a lot of things and when you are feeling better, we'll talk about some of them. I hope Dr. Dave is taking good care of you right now. I'm glad your sleeping cuz I know you need it. Make yourself eat too.

I get signs. With me, it's dimes. Kind of odd but it is what it is. Sometimes, I'll find one and sometimes I'll find a small pile. Today I was feeling a bit down, walked out to the berry patch and when I looked down, there staring up at me was a shiney thing. I picked it up and not only was it a dime, it was a liberty dime. It was just there and believe me that garden has been used heavily this year and it would have been noticed before today. I smiled, said Thank You and went and put it in the huge jar with the rest. Ya know, I'd been asking for at least quarters, maybe the liberty dime was a sign.