Katie ♥ ♰ ♥ Grant

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XXXX Happy Angelday Sweetheart XXXX

Joanne Mum To Alex And Ciara

November 17, 2011

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Tributes for Week Commencing 24th January


(’’ ♥’’) ---------(.)””(.)…..All
--’C(’’ ♥’’)-----( ’o’, )…….Angels
-----’’J(’’ ♥’’)--.()♥ ()………..Are
-----------’R’’---(_)-(_)…………Precious


FOR MONDAY

ღBest and most beautiful
ღThings in the world cannot
ღBe seen or even touched.
ღThey must be felt with the heart.

FOR TUESDAY

ღGone yet not forgotten,
ღAlthough we are apart,
ღYour spirit lives within me,
ღForever in my heart.

FOR WEDNESDAY

ღA gift for such a little while,
ღYour loss just seems so wrong,
ღYou should not have left before us,
ღIt’s with loved ones you belong.

FOR THURSDAY

ღPerhaps they are not
ღStars in the sky,
ღBut rather openings
ღWhere our loved ones shine down
ღTo let us know they are happy.

FOR FRIDAY

ღ The Watcher ღ

They always leaned to watch for us
Anxious if we were late,
In winter by the window,
In summer by the gate.

And though we mocked them tenderly
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe,
Because they waited there.

Their thoughts were all so full of us,
They never could forget,
And so I think that where they are
They must be watching yet.

Waiting ‘til we come home to them
Anxious if we are late
Watching from Heaven’s window
Leaning from Heaven’s gate.

FOR SATURDAY

ღ As We Look Back ღ

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,
How much you meant to us.

FOR SUNDAY

ღ To Those Whom I Love and Those Who Love Me ღ

When I am gone, release me, let me go
I 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 think you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I travelled on alone

So grieve a while for me, if 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 can not 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"


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……………..Thoughts Today, Memories Forever

……………Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum

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Marie-Angela Rowe

January 22, 2011

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ღ Signs ღ
(By Jamie Van Der Meer)

My angel sends a butterfly,
To land upon my arm.
They send me signs to let me know,
They’re safe & loved & warm.

My angel sends me rainbows
On a cloudy day.
I understand that they are near,
And things will be okay.

Today they sent me snowflakes,
From a sunny sky above.
I could feel their presence,
And the power of their love.

My angel sends me little signs
In the moon and skies
The signs are subtle, yet I know,
They're meant just for my eyes.

I look for all these little signs,
To comfort me each day.
The signs can even make me laugh,
My angel loves to play!

These signs are The Creator's things,
And you might think it's odd,
To believe my angel sends these signs,
They do...they’re one with God.
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ღ Pax ღ
(By D.H. Lawrence)

All that matters is to be at one with the living God
To be a creature in the house of the God of Life.

Like a cat asleep on a chair
at peace, in peace
and at one with the master of the house,
with the mistress at home,
at home in the house of the living,
sleeping on the hearth, and yawning before the fire.

Sleeping on the hearth of the living world,
yawning at home before the fire of life
feeling the presence of the living God
like a great reassurance
a deep calm in the heart
a presence
as of a master sitting at the board
in his own and greater being,
in the house of life.
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Mel Xxxxx

January 4, 2011

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♥ The Christmas Journey ♥

While walking through the wintry grove
of nature's cold delight ~
I crave the warmth of hearth and home,
as I journey this Christmas night.

Wind blows as though to urge me on,
snow frolics within its depth ~
picturesque ~ in its essence,
yet, chilling my every breath.

Shivering, with quickened strength, I forge,
as home lures me closer still ~
and I envision that little cabin now,
with snow piled upon the sill.

A wooded scent fills the night.
My destination grows ever-near ~
heart beating time with every step,
as I see the house appear.

In frosted window gleaming bright,
stands a special Christmas tree.
It's just a backwoods evergreen,
glowing there for all to see.

An angel sits on the highest branch,
guarding all who enter in ~
sharing a wealth of peace and love,
though she is only made from tin.

Laughter greets me at the door,
of this country home afield.
Family lives inside these walls.
Good tidings they will yield.

I've trodden many miles, it seems,
To make it home this night.
Through chilling wind and frosty snow,
I've reached my heart's respite.

O'cabin quaint, your beauty rests,
miles from the travelled way ~
here my memories are sewn with love,
on this homespun holiday.

♥ Ⓒ Hazelmarie Elliott ♥

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Mel Xxxxx

December 22, 2010

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||♥|| The Window of Heaven ||♥||

The window of Heaven is open,
The angels can fly to and fro,
And those that I love can all gather,
And look down at Christmas below.

For Christmas is special in Heaven,
The love is so easy to see,
And down from the window at Christmas,
God sends a present to me.

"I will forever be with you,
Your side, I shall always be near,
And though you may not always see me,
In your heart I will always be there.

I will warm up your soul during Christmas,
My love is a fire burning bright,
Then my blanket of love will surround you,
And keep you all through the night.

On the brink of your Christmas morning,
I'll be the star at the top of the tree,
Shining my light on your teardrops,
You'll see a reflection of me.

Then as the gifts are all opened,
With the children encircling the hearth,
Look deep in their little faces,
Their kisses will be from my heart.

For the window of Heaven is open,
My love can pour out so free,
And those that I love can all gather,
And look up to Heaven at me."

||♥|| Jean Penner ||♥||

Mel Xxxxx

December 5, 2010

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When the darkness of the evening
crowds away the sun's last rays,
and you lift your eyes to Heaven,
you may see a brand new blaze.

It's brilliant and it's lovely,
and it's shining just for you,
it's a brand new star in Heaven,
lit to welcome someone new.

Though your days may seem much longer
since they had to cross that line,
if you lift your eyes to Heaven,
you will see that they still shine.

It's just a soft reminder
that although they are gone,
as long as you let love grow,
their light shines on.

And though you want them in your arms,
they’re as safe as can be,
for they’re in the arms of angels
and perfect company.

And even in the morning,
stars are not lost in the light of day,
your loved one is shining,
and not so far away.

Author Unknown

Mel Xxxxx

December 3, 2010

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☆ The Lonely Winter Moon ☆

Sometimes I feel like the lonely winter moon staring down on snow covered hills.
The moon looks so lonely and silent.
It is a beautiful sight though to look outside on a cold winter night when the ground is covered with snow and a bright moon is shining down.
The snow glistens in the soft moonlight and it seems almost like daylight.
The stars look so bright, and you get the feeling you could almost reach up and touch them.
It seems so heaven like, as if the world and the heavens were one and everything is so clear, so understandable.
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The silence is what stands out.
As one steps out the sound of one's own footsteps in the snow sounds so loud.
As one stops to listen there is no other sound as even the wind is silent and everything seems under some heavenly spell.

☆ Walter Westfall ☆

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☆ Tracks Through The Snow ☆

One Winter's Eve the snow lay deep
I couldn't rest, I couldn't sleep;
rose from my bed, went to the door
and looked outside to days of yore.
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The wind chimes rang
and in my heart I knew
that somehow I'd be seeing you;
matter not that time had been so long
since we last shared our friendship's song.
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The clock struck twelve in the full moonlight;
but if you were there, you were veiled from sight.
I searched the yard I so well knew
with nary a sign nor sight of you.
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Rose from the step, went to my bed;
never again to believe what my heart had said
and as visions of you danced through the night
I closed my eyes in the pale moonlight.
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The next day dawned, no snow anew;
I looked outside, again, for you
and there in a path that led to my door
were tracks through the snow!
You were there once more!
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Even though you rest in dreamless sleep
a friendship made, a friendship keep;
and until the Day comes that we never will part
your tracks through the snow will live in my heart.
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Tracks through the snow
that lead to my door;
tracks through the snow;
you were there as before!
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And until the Day comes
that we never will part
your tracks through the snow
will live in my heart.

☆ Copyright 2002 Sally K. Evans ☆

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Mel Xxxxx

December 1, 2010

If I could wish myself a dream,
It would be to retreat for a lifetime and hide
From a world of unjust suffering
Where mankind's afflictions and pains reside.
I'd labor to quarry limestone and granite
To fashion for my very own
A sanctuary to spend infinite years;
Eternity would now be my home.
I'd cultivate gardens of forsythia and violets,
Plant olive trees and harvest grains;
Grow apple orchards and grape vineyards,
From their full bounty would I be sustained.
Of lyres and harps there'd come splendid music,
Beautiful children would dance and be gay.
Sadness and crying would never bear witness,
Illness and sorrow would remain far away.
You'd be the first to visit my home,
Sweet child whose earthly life has been taken.
For here you would live and love and be blessed,
With God at your side, your eternal beacon.

Author Unknown

Mel Xxxxx

November 26, 2010

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"Promise me you'll never forget me
because if I thought you would, I'd never leave."
დ Ⓒ A.A. Milne დ

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ღ Between the Now and Then ღ

Upon horizon, night to day ~
there between the now and then,
I often pause along the way,
to tiptoe through the moonlit glen ~
or perhaps take in sun's light,
night to day ~ day to night.

Upon horizon, day to day ~
there between the then and now,
as seasons grow along the way,
to crease the face of timely brow ~
or perhaps steal time away,
day to day ~ day to day.

Upon horizon, day to night ~
there between the now and then,
I stand beneath my autumn light,
bereft as memory calls again ~
to pain the heart with bygone sight,
Night to day ~ day to night.

Upon horizon, night to night ~
there between the then and now,
I know that winter casts its sight,
on one last leaf that will not bow ~
to frost within its golden sight,
night to night ~ night to night.

Upon horizon, night to day ~
there between the now and then,
I know my spring will fade away,
and summer's soft remember when
will echo gently autumn's way ~
day to night ~ night to day....
Winter's near ~ Winter's near......

დ Ⓒ Hazelmarie Elliott დ

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Mel Xxxxx

November 26, 2010

Happy Birthday In Heaven - by Winnie Lovett

"Happy Birthday Katie "
It's sure to be the best one yet,
Though you left us here behind.
Did you think that we'd forget?

Your cake this year, will surely be,
A beauty to behold.
With the icing made of Silver,
And the candles made of Gold.

Yes, your birthday in Heaven,
Will be such a grand affair.
And I know you'll look so lovely,
With a halo in your hair.

The Angels will come from everywhere,
To sing your birthday song.
And I know they'll be so happy,
That you've joined, God's Happy Throng.

No I can't send a card this year,
Or give a gift so fine.
So I'll just send a special prayer,
To that wonderful Daughter of yours.

Joanne Mum To Alex And Ciara

November 23, 2010