1. I love you my darling, with all my heart,
You took away my breath, right from the start, Be sure to know I love you loads, It’s not the end of our journey, just one of the roads,
Wait for me; guide me to the light, For you are my angel, in the sky so bright, I’ll wait for the day you take my hand, And guide me through the dark, to the Promised Land, For the footsteps you walked and the path left behind, Is a path to be followed, and me to find, For you guided so many, and taught hearts how to love, But it’s me, who’s lost the most, although you’re happy above.

2. I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun its happy memories I leave you my friends, when life is done.

3. We all come for a reason a purpose to be there,
To learn and for some, do great things, for the lucky, a love to share. Our time on earth is pre-ordained, our blueprint for life pre-set,
And however short our stay there, each returns home, without regret. My purpose there was many-fold, my life was such a pleasure,
The love and strength you showered on me, my very soul will always treasure. You made my life so wonderful, my problems – you made your own. Your guidance, love and caring were for me and me alone. But now it’s for me, gentle friends to return the love and hope, To give you gentle guidance, to ease your pain; to help you cope. We both know that I’m still there, and walk beside you every day, Always there to love and protect you, and that – no power can take away. You are ‘there’ to do great things ____ (Name), your purpose to help mankind, And when your time on earth is over, it is my hand that you will find. You see when God gave me to you; the ‘gift’ was really mine, Because you were and are my purpose your life and mine, forever entwined. So think of me and know I’m smiling think of smiles and laughs – never dismay, Just know that I am always there with you, forever and a Day.

4. Each night we shed a silent tear, as we speak to you in prayer.
To let you know we love you, and just how much we care. Take our million teardrops, Wrap them up in love, then ask the wind to carry them, to you in heaven above.

5. Your leaving, your passing, your going away,
stirs a deep passion that I’ll follow one day. If you are now destined to wander sweet lands, Forget not the warmth of my heart and my hands,
Recall if you wish the words in my head and the faltering times when ‘I love you’ was said. I know you can see me, in that heavenly light your picture’s still smiling, in the secret dark night your gentle arms around me, the comfort of a kiss These simple truths of happiness are what I grieve and miss. No matter where you are this day, destined lovers know, our souls are on a journey, our hearts ebb to and fro My image, my memory keeps close there with thee, For one day my darling, you’ll live there with me.

6. Mum… if I could have only one more day, only one more.
I would pick up the phone and tell you I love you. I would thank you for loving me unconditionally. And I would thank you for helping me to be me. If I could have only one more day. I pray heaven is everything you dreamt it to be. I pray you’re safe and free of pain and have met up with your loved ones. And I pray you have heard every word I have said. To my Darling Mum, I will love you forever, so be safe until we meet again.

7. Deeply in love they had always been
Nowadays such a love is rarely seen Unafraid they were to confess, The love for each other they possessed, In their years together life tested them. Always they overcame many battles stern. Their love for each other conquered all Such a love they had _____ and ____ Together they shared great happiness For each other a loving tenderness Mum’s heart was full when she heard dad say Come speak to me love – I have thought of you all day, Now at last together they will be watching over their family They loved them all, they did their best We wish them love, peace and eternal happiness.

8. Now that I am gone, remember me with smiles and laughter.
If you need to cry, cry with your brother or sister who walks beside you in grief. And when you need me, put your arms around someone
and give to them what you need to give to me. There are so many people in this world who need so much. I want to leave you something much better than words or sounds. Look for me in the people I’ve known or helped in some special way. Let me live in your heart as well as in your mind. You can love me most by letting your love reach out to our loved ones, by embracing them and living in their love. Love does not die, people do. So, when all that’s left of me is love, give me away as best you can.

9. Not how did he die, but how did he live?
Not what did he gain, but what did he give? These are the units to measure the worth of a man as a human; true greatness on earth.
Not, what was his church, nor what was his creed? But had he befriended those really in need? Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear? Not what did the cutting in the newspaper say, But how many were sorry when he passed away.

10. I believe in death – I believe it is a part of life.
I believe we are born to die – to die that we might live more fully, born to die a little each day – to selfishness, to pretence, to ego. I believe that every time we pass from one stage of life to another, something in us dies and something is born anew. I believe we taste death in moments of loneliness and rejection, in moments of sorrow and disappointment; when we are afraid, lose courage and give up, when we see our dreams broken and every time we say goodbye. I believe, to, that we are dying before our time when we live in bitterness, in hatred and in isolation.
I believe that each day we are creating our death by the way we live. But to those who have faith, death is a gateway, a gateway to eternal life.

11. Laughter came so easy, to someone with your smile.
I was lucky to have known you and loved you for a while. I borrowed you from heaven, now you must return. Of all the lessons in my life, this is the hardest one to learn.

12. Should I ever leave the whom I love
and fall into silence, through pain from above, The grief that I speak within swollen tears, disguises a joy at the end of your years. Death is a fate that no one should fear; faith tells me somehow, it all shall be clear. the sorrow, the laughter, the pain and the joy are part of a mystery of life to enjoy. If I cannot see beyond tears this day, in silence I thank you that love shone my way. As water to the thirsty, as beauty to the eyes, so is my love, my living love that cries. Today I am silent, in lament I sadly groan, but joy entails a treasure; love is all I own. Birth makes love eternal, it cannot simply die, in life, in death, in perpetuity we shall forever lie.

13. Grieve for me, for I would grieve for you.
Then brush away the sorrow and the tears Life is not over, but begins anew, with courage you must greet the coming years. To live forever in the past is wrong; and can only cause you misery and pain. Dwell not on memories overlong, with others you must share and care again. Reach out and comfort those who comfort you; recall the years, but only for a while. Nurse not your loneliness; but live again. Forget not. Remember with a smile.

14. Please do not feel guilty It was just my time to go.
I know that you are feeling sad, and the tears just seem to flow. I don’t want you to keep crying, you are shedding so many tears. We all come to earth for a lifetime, but for some it’s not many years. I haven’t really left you even though it may seem so. I have just gone to my heavenly home, and I’m closer than you know. I know you long to see me, but there’s nothing I can do. Just believe me when I say this, I’m right there next to you.’ I’ll send you little messages so please try and understand For when your time is ready, I’ll be there to take your hand.

15. If only we could see the splendour of the land.
To which our loved ones are called from you and me; we’d understand, if only we could hear the welcome they receive From old familiar voices all so dear we would not grieve, If only we could know the reason why they went, We’d smile and wipe away the tears that flow and wait content.

16. I cannot think you’re not alive somewhere.
I think of you just as I did before. No sudden gust of wind has closed the door or made your presence vanish in thin air. I write you this because I know you’re there; that even after death there must be more. So does faith one’s inner sun restore after bitter darkness few can bear. My mind and heart have not yet lost a friend Even though my senses are bereft, for you remain the witness of my soul. No mere accident our love can end So long as I have will and memory left, and you lie silent on some unknown shoal and my heart will be restless until it rests with you.

17. Life is but a stopping place a pause in what’s to be.
A resting place along the way to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys laid paths along the way, to learn to love, forgive and heal but we are never meant to stay. Our destiny is waiting – a place we all shall know for some the journey’s quicker- for some the sojourn is slow. But when our journey’s ended we’ll claim a great reward, everlasting peace and presence with our loved ones and our Lord.

18. We’ve known the joy of pleasure, at times endured some pain.
We’ve lived here in the sunshine, and often walked in rain. Although we’re separated, and for a time apart, I never will be lonely- you’re forever in my heart. Though death can seem so sudden, and it is always sure, What is oft’ forgotten- it is not without a cure. I’m living here in peace my love, and here I’ll always be, Death is but a journey, you will return to me There may be times you miss me, I sort of hope you do, But fear not my true darling, I wait and pray for you. Keep faith, keep hope, keep love, my friend- It’s a simple way to grow, Find peace, be happy, and live your life, miss me, but let me go.

19. Why smile in such sadness?
It is because of the memories of laughter shared in the past, The humour of life, the fun and the joy the reminiscences certain to last. Why relief in such sadness? It is because there is peace, with no more chance of pain. No-one can hurt, nor take away there will never be fear again. When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me I want no rites in that gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, miss me but let me go. For this a journey that we all must take and each must go alone, it’s all part of the Master’s plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart go to the friends you know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds; miss me but let me go

20. If only I could have said goodbye before the end
I’d have told you dearest _____ that ‘d miss you my best pal I’d have told you that I loved you and that I would not forget That always you were there for me when life made me upset If only I had known how quickly you would go I’d have thanked you for all the times you never said ‘I told you so’ If only I’d have the chance again to tell you this and more I would make sure that I said it all my feelings I would pour.

21. This is from my heart, with Love, to you
This is for every hour we have ever spent together: For every kiss, each embrace and every tear shed for one another… This is for every precious moment we have created just by being together: For all the times we managed to work through our anger and our tears, For all the times I was distressed, and you were patient. This is for every time that you were there when I needed you: For all the personal sacrifices you have made for me, For all the times when you understood me, And for all the support that you have always given me. This is for all the beautiful memories: of the love we have given to each other, Of all the tenderness and love that you have shown to me, Of all the little things you have done for me That in time have added up to be so great – Most of all, this is for you from me: to show you just how special I believe you really are. This is from my heart: To thank you for everything you have done for me, To let you know exactly how I feel about you, and to tell you that I will always love you.

22. As long as I can dream, as long as I can think,
As long as I have a memory, I will love you. As long as I have eyes to see, and ears to hear,  And lips to speak…I will love you.
As long as I have a heart to feel, A soul stirring inside me, An imagination to hold you… I will love you. As long as there is a time, as long as there is a love, As long as I have breath to speak your name I will love you.

23. When I quit this mortal shore
And mosey ‘round this earth no more, Do not weep and do not sob; I may have found a better job. Don’t go and buy a large bouquet
For which you’ll find it hard to pay, Don’t mope around and feel all blue; I may be better off than you. Don’t tell the folks I was a saint
Or any old thing that I ain’t. If you have jam like that to spread, Please hand it out before I’m dead. If you have roses bless your soul,
Just pin one in my buttonhole While I’m alive and well today; Don’t wait until I’m gone away.

24. Don’t cry for me in sadness; don’t weep for me in sorrow,
For I will live on beside you, as sure as comes tomorrow. My body has gone but my spirit lives on, as does my love for you, Just as in life, I’ll watch over you, I always will be true. My blood lives on in my children, how I’ve watched them grow with pride, I’ll live on within them, always by their side. I know my jokes weren’t always funny and jobs weren’t always done, Just try and remember the good times, the days when we had fun. Reach out if you need me, for I always will be near, Just talk to me, as if I am there, I promise I will hear. For I’ll live on, within your mind, we’ll never be apart, As long as you keep, my memory, deep within your heart. So lift up your hearts, don’t be sad, my spirit hasn’t gone, While you’re still there, so am I, I really will live on.

25. Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfil it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, enjoy it. Life is life, give thanks for it.

26. Friend, please don’t mourn for me
I’m still here, though you don’t see. I’m right by your side each night and day and within your heart I long to stay. My body is gone but I’m always near. I’m everything you feel, see or hear. My spirit is free, but I’ll never depart As long as you keep me alive in your heart. I’ll never wander out of your sight- I’m the brightest star on a summer night. I’ll never be beyond your reach- I’m the warm moist sand when you’re at the beach. I’m the colourful leaves when Autumn’s around and the pure white snow that blankets the ground. I’m the beautiful flowers of which you’re so fond, the clear cool water in a quiet pond. I’m the first bright blossom you’ll see in the spring, the first warm raindrop that April will bring. I’m the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine, and you’ll see that the face in the moon is mine. When you start thinking there’s no one to love you, you can talk to me through the Lord above you. I’ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees, and you’ll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze. I’m the hot salty tears that flow when you weep and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep. I’m the smile you see on a baby’s face. Just look for me, friend, I’m every place!

27. She is not dead who leaves us this great heritage
Of remembered joy – She still lives in our hearts, In the happiness we knew; In the dreams we shared. She still breathes in the lingering fragrance wind blown, from her favourite flowers. She still smiles in the moonlight’s silver And laughs in the sunlight’s sparkling gold. She still speaks in the echoes of words we’ve heard her say again and again. She still moves in the rhythm of waving grasses, in the dance of the tossing branches; she is not dead; her memory is warm in our hearts, Comfort in our sorrow. She is not apart from us but a part of us. For love is eternal and those who love shall be with us throughout all eternity.

28. A rose once grew where all could see,
sheltered besides a wall, and, as the days passed swiftly by, it spread its branches straight and tall…. One day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide- the rose bent gently towards its warmth then passed beyond to the other side, Now you who deeply feel its loss feel comforted- the rose blooms there – its beauty even greater now, nurtured by God’s loving care.

29. Into the darkness and warmth of the earth, we lay you down
Into the sadness and smiles of our memories, we lay you down Into the cycle of living and dying and rising again, we lay you down May you rest in peace, in fulfilment, in loving May you run straight home in God’s embrace Into the freedom of wind and sunshine, we let you go Into the dance of the stars and the planets, we let you go Into the wind’s breath and the hands of the star maker, we let you go We love you, we miss you, and we want you to be happy Go safely, go dancing, and go running home

30. When I am gone, release me, let me go
You have so many things to see and do, You must not tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that I have had so many years I gave you my love, you can only guess, How much you gave me in happiness, I thank you for the love each have shown But now it is time I travelled on alone So grieve a while for me, grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust It is only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories in your heart I will not be far away, for life goes on So if you need me, call and I will come Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near And if you listen with your heart, you will hear All of my love around you soft and clear Then, when you must come this way alone, I will greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home”

31. When someone very dear to us from life is called away
it takes away all meaning brings sadness to each day, Take comfort in the knowledge that _________ now lives on in tranquillity, rest and peace all suffering is gone. There is a truth we state today that the human soul lives on and life is but a preparation for the world where they’ve now gone When your grief and pain have lessened and all your tears are shed may you once again find happiness in the road that lies ahead

32.Angels waiting by your side, the time is here, no place to hide
Journey done, it’s time to go, you need to know we love so. You touched our hearts in many ways, even in the darkest days. Know you this before we part, you go with kisses from the heart We cry this day and rightly so ,we never wanted you to go Cornerstone and family tie, we never thought that you would die With dignity you faced your peers, and proudly walked in all years Job now done, on our own, hope you’re proud of how we’ve grown A beacon on the raging sea, there was not one as strong as thee You fought the fight and won the day, something none can take away To you we owe our everything -Your greatest gift this love we bring, With heavy hearts we say goodbye and silent tears we too cry And so dear mother slip away, we hope we’ll meet again someday Know you this, you’ve left behind, A treasure man has yet to find.

33. As you love me, let there be no mourning when I go,
No tearful eyes, No hopeless sighs, No woe – or even sadness! Indeed I would not have you sad, For I myself shall be full glad, With the high triumphant gladness of a soul made free, No windows darkened for my own soul will be as never before, There will be no more suffering or sadness or pain Only love that will fill my soul So rejoice with me at my soul’s loosing from captivity. Wish me a “bon voyage!” as you do a friend
Whose joyous visit brought you happiness and who’s happy end is an “A Dieu” and an “Au revoir” And then on that final day of days when all shall be made whole I shall be waiting there to greet you at His door. And, we shall be together again and perfect in faith and love
So, think not of me as dead, But rather- “Happy – happy that a new journey has begun (S)He has gone home – to God, His (her) Father.

34. I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough “Hello’s” to get you through the final “Goodbye.

35. Remember me on quiet days,
When raindrops whisper on your window pane, But in your memories have no grief, just let the joy we knew remain. Remember all the love we share, Remember me when spring walks by, Remember me on red sunsets, Remember when you are happy, so am I And when your thoughts do turn to me, know that I would not have you cry, But live for me, and laugh for me, and while you live I shall not die

36. Goodbye my family, my life has passed
I loved you all to the very last Weep not for courage take Love each other for my sake For those you love don’t go away they walk beside you everyday

37. How would we know the sun was bright if we never saw the rain
How would we know we feel so well, If we never suffered pain. How would we know we were happy, If we never had heartaches to bear And how would we know we were needed, If we never had someone to care How would we know what faith is, If nothing ever went wrong How would we know what rest is, If the road had not been long And how would we know what laughter is, If we never shed some tears And how would we know what courage is, If we never witnessed fears? How would we know what hate is, If we haven’t given love And how would we know what life is, If there were no love.

38. Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me Just sit and relax and you will find I’m really still there inside your mind Don’t cry for me now I’m gone For I am in the land of song There is no pain, there is no fear So dry away that silent tear. Don’t think of me in the dark and cold For here I am, no longer old I’m in that place that’s filled with love Known to you all, as “UP ABOVE”

39. Don’t grieve for me now I’m free
I am following the path laid out for me. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way for I’ve found my peace at the close of the day. If my parting left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss and these many things – I too will miss. Be not burdened with tears and sorrow for I wish you my love and joy tomorrow. My life’s been full, I’ve loved you much good friends, good times, a lovers touch. Perhaps my time seem all too brief burden not your life with grief. Lift up your heart, we’ll meet again my life , my love, my one true friend.

40. A million times, I’ve needed you, a million times I’ve cried
If love alone could save you, you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly; in death I love you still for in my heart you filled a place, no-one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God took you home.

41. Don’t reach the autumn of your years, and find life’s passed you by
You’ll be surprised what you can do, if you will only try So make the most of every day, your dreams can all come true Success or failure in this life, depends my friends on you Sometimes it is not clear to us, why some things happen so It is not what we planned at all, nor where we tried to go But don’t be sad when things go wrong, which put you to the test For you will know when looking back, you did your very best.

42. We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories; your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

43. Weep not for me though I am gone into the gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long upon my souls sweet flight. There is no need for tears, I am at peace, my soul is at rest there is no pain, I suffer not, for with your love I was so blessed. I am in a place of comfort the fear now is gone. Put those things out of your thoughts, in your memory I live on. Remember not my fight for breath, remember not the strife Please do not dwell upon my death but celebrate my life

44. Think of me as one at rest, for me you should not weep
I have no pain no troubled thoughts for I am just asleep The living thinking me that was, is now forever still But life! Life goes on without me now, as time forever will. If your heart is heavy now because I’ve gone away Dwell not long upon it friend; for none of us can stay But those of you who liked me, I sincerely thank you all And those of you who loved me, I thank you most of all. And in my generous lifespan, as time went rushing by I found some time to hesitate, to laugh, to love, to cry Matters it not if time began; If time will ever cease? I was here, I used it all, and now I am at peace.

45. As we look back over time, we find ourselves wondering …..
Did we remember to thank you enough for all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides to help and support us ….. To celebrate our successes, to understand our problems and accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgement, courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you for the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things like laughter, smiles and times we shared? _______If we have forgotten to show our gratitude enough for all the things you did, we’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, just how much you meant to us.

46. Let me die working,
Still tackling plans unfinished, tasks undone! Clean to its end, swift may my race be run. No laggard steps, no faltering, no shirking; Let me die working – Let me die thinking, Let me fare forth still with an open mind, Fresh secrets to unfold, new truths to find, My soul undimmed, alert, no question blinking; Let me die thinking – Let me die giving, The substance of life, for life’s enriching; Time, things and self on heaven converging, No selfish thought, love redeeming, living; Let me die giving.

47. When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room; Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little – but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me – but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me – but let me go.

48. Your gentle face and patient smile
with sadness we recall. You had kind words for all you met and still are loved by all. Though voice is mute and heart is stilled, you loved us well and true, and that is why the trial to part is pained by love so good. But as long as life and memory last, we will remember you; we miss you now, our hearts are sore as time goes by, we’ll miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face no one can ever fill your place.

49. Remember me; to the living, I am gone.
To the sorrowful, I will never return, to the angry, I was cheated, But to the happy, I am at peace, and to the faithful, I have never left. I cannot be seen, but I can be heard. As you stand upon a shore, gazing at a beautiful sea – remember me. As you look in awe at a mighty forest and its majesty – remember me. As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity – remember me. Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, and your memories of the times we loved, the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will have never gone.

50. Sometimes it helps to know that you’re not alone
That others are thinking about you and wishing you well Sometimes when you are in a dark place Friends hope that you will reach for the lamp
That will lead you into the light. Sometimes we have to stand helplessly by Whilst you place the first foot on the path That will take you from a sad place, to happier places We cannot walk for you but we can walk with you As true friends will, every step of the way.

51. Feel no guilt in laughter; he/she knows how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile that he/she’s not here to share You cannot grieve forever; he/she would not want you to He’d/ She’d hope that you can carry on, the way you always do So talk about the good times and the ways you loved and cared The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared Let memories surround you, let love live in your heart Love and memories are a blessing – and stop us being apart

52. We Will Remember You…
In the rising of the sun and in its going down, In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter, We will remember you In the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of Spring, In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of Summer, We will remember you In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of Autumn, In the beginning of the year and when it ends, We will remember you, When we are weary and in need of strength, When we are lost and sick at heart, We will remember you When we have joys we yearn to share As long as we live, you too will live For you are a part of us as long as we remember you

53. We trust that beyond absence there is a presence.
That beyond the pain there can be healing. That beyond the brokenness there can be wholeness. That beyond the anger there may be peace. That beyond the hurting there may be forgiveness. That beyond the silence there may be the word. That beyond the word there may be understanding. That through understanding there is love.

54. A wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might.A stronger person would be hard to find, For in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother. For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace _________, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.

55. Footprints
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life, for each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there were only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, You would walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I do not understand why when I needed you most you would leave me?” The Lord replied “My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints it was then that I carried you.

56. When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile,
just forget, if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; remember some good I have done. Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won at the close of the day. Forget to grieve for my going; I would not have you sad for a day. But in summer just gather some flowers and remember the place where I lay, and come in the shade of the evening when the sun paints the sky in the west. Stand for a few moments beside me and remember only my best.

57. “The moral of this, as my tale I unfold,
That for you and for me who are growing old It’s better to say ‘I’m fine’ with a grin Than to let folk know the shape we are in. How do I know that my youth is all spent? Well, my get-up-and-go has got up and went. But I don’t really mind when I think with a grin, Of all of the places my ‘get up’ has been. I get up each morning and dust off my wits And I pick up the paper and read the ‘obits.’ If my name is still missing I know I’m not dead So I have a good breakfast and go back to bed!”

58. When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years,
because you’re 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 what God has planned, but if were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand. Yet 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 many friends, trust God knows what is best I am still not very far away from you; I’m just beyond the crest. There are many 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 yours 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 in pain, then you can say to god at night, my day was not in vain.

59. This is what a man likes: a blue sky and a stream.
The lily pads of yonder and the shore with gold a gleam. The west wind gently blowing for when the fishing’s sure — A friend to share the glory and a bass to take the lure. This is what a man likes, a day away from things, A day where dreams are golden and malice never stings.
A friend to read his heart to, who’ll keep the tale secure, A reel that’s running freely and a bass to take the lure. This is what a man likes, a chance to test this skill, The hazard of disaster and a struggle’s surging thrill, The joy of honest hunger and hardships to endure, The gulls to fly above him and a bass to take the lure. This is what a man likes: a friend to share his boat, The freedom of the open, an old and shabby coat. For all the aches of failure, ’tis here he finds a cure, A good day made for fishing, and a bass to take the lure.

60. The Lord saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be,
so He put his arms around you and whispered; ‘Come with me.’ With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your beautiful smile at rest. God broke our hearts to prove He always takes the best. It’s lonesome here without you, we miss you so each day. Our lives just aren’t the same ever since you went away. When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, we hear you gently whisper, ’Cheer up and carry on’. Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say, ’Don’t cry, I’m in God’s keeping, we’ll meet again someday’.

61. God looked around his garden and He found an empty place.
And then He looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you, and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, and whispered, “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

62. Many people will walk in and out of your life,
But only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. To handle yourself, use your head; To handle others, use your heart. Anger is only one letter short of danger. If someone betrays you once, it is his fault; If he betrays you twice, it is your fault. Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses much more; He who loses faith, loses all. Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art. Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself. Friends, you and me …You brought another friend … And then there were 3. We started our group … Our circle of friends … And like that circle … There is no beginning or end … Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift. Words of Eleanor Roosovelt.

64. Under the wide and starry sky
Dig the grave and let me lie Glad did I live and gladly die, And I lay me down with a will. Be this the verse you grave for me Here he lies where he longed to be Home is the sailor, home from the sea And the hunter home from the hill Requiem, Robert Louis Stevenson

65. The footprints of my life
Have stretched an endless mile and more Some are light and dainty And some drag in lines bitterly sore Odd ones reflect me floating When love sweetly carried me Occasionally there are none As friends or god carried me see I just hope that some of these imprints Stay in hearts for a while More so that they bring some folk Cheeriness or a sweet smile Today these footprints are missed As they walk towards life’s final end Footprints to clouds up to heaven And love to my family send I so hope my kids and grandkids May cherish my footprints at heart I’m hoping my gentle footprints Have helped others make a good start Footprints through life they leave imprints Don’t anyone ever forget Leave footprints sweet as an angel In lives in all that you’ll have met In case I never get chance for goodbye In case I get no wings to fly Don’t grieve over my life long footprints Nor sit in thought with a sigh Just know that they lasted a lifetime Wherever they’re destined to head I’m grateful they lasted long enough To reach all readers, as they were led

66. Epitaph of a tired woman
Here lies a poor woman, who was so very tired, She lived in a house where help was not hired, Her last words on earth, were dear friends I’m going Where washing ain’t done, nor sweeping, nor sewing But everything there is, just to my wishes For where they don’t eat there’s no washing dishes I’ll be where loud anthems will always be ringing, But having no voice I’ll be clear of the singing Don’t mourn for me now, don’t mourn for me never I’m going to do nothing for ever and ever…

67. We cannot judge a biography by its length,
Nor by the number of pages in it. But judge it by the richness of its contents sometimes those unfinished are among the most poignant… We cannot judge a song by its duration nor by the number of its notes But Judge it by the way it touched and lifted our souls Sometimes those unfinished are among the most beautiful… And when something has enriched your life and when its melody lingers on in your heart Is it unfinished? Or is it endless?

68. Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . . Up, up the long, delirious burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew — And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

69. Give me a rod of the split bamboo,
a rainy day and a fly or two, a mountain stream where the eddies play, and mists hang low o’er the winding way, Give me a haunt by the furling brook, A hidden spot in a mossy nook, No sound save hum of the drowsy bee, or lone bird’s tap on the hollow tree. The world may roll with its busy throng, and phantom scenes on its way along, its stocks may rise, or its stocks may fall, Ah! What care I for its baubles all? I cast my fly o’er the troubled rill, Luring the beauties by magic skill, With mind at rest and a heart at ease, And drink delight at the balmy breeze. A lusty trout to my glad surprise, Speckled and bright on the crest arise, Then splash and plunge in a dazzling whirl, Hope springs anew as the wavelets curl. Gracefully swinging from left to right, Action so gentle- motion so slight, Tempting, enticing, on craft intent, Till yielding tip by the game is bent Drawing in slowly, then letting go Under the ripples where mosses grow Doubting my fortune, lost in a dream, Blessing the land of forest and stream

70. I believe in death – I believe it is a part of life.
I believe we are born to die – to die that we might live more fully, born to die a little each day – to selfishness, to pretence, to sin. I believe that every time we pass from one stage of life to another, something in us dies and something is born anew. I believe we taste death in moments of loneliness and rejection, in moments of sorrow and disappointment; when we are afraid, lose courage and give up, when we see our dreams broken and every time we say goodbye. I believe, to, that we are dying before our time when we live in bitterness, in hatred and in isolation. I believe that each day we are creating our death by the way we live. But to those who have faith, death is a gateway, a gateway to eternal life.