Charles and Samantha’s baby son Joshua, died at birth 25/12/1993

Barbara’s Aunty Bessie on the 31st December 1999 and Uncle Duncan 7th January 1999 See Photo

R.I.P

When day is done, a figure turns and says a last goodbye

Although we cannot understand where they must go or why.

But as they leave our sorrow and our sad tears far behind

They move ahead to seek the peace that every soul must find

For now they sail a different ship upon a different sea- a voyage filled with love

And hope, and a new discovery.

And when the journey brings them to that distant lighted shore, they’ll be

Greeted by the outstretched arms of those who’ve gone before

And the people that they have known and loved and voices from the past 

 will be singing out the welcome news that they are

“HOME AT LAST”

Should you go first and I remain
 to walk the road alone,
 I'll live in memories' garden
 with happy days we've known.

In Spring I'll wait for roses red,
 when faded, the lilacs blue;
 In early Fall when brown leaves fall,
 I'll catch a glimpse of you.

Should you go first and I remain,
 for battles to be fought,
 each thing you've touched
 along the way,
 will be a hallowed spot.

I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile,
 though blindly I may grope,
 the memory of your helping hand
 will buoy me on with hope.

Should you go first and I remain
 one thing I'll have you do,
 walk slowly down that long path
 for soon I'll follow you.

I want to know each step you take
 so I may take the same,
 for someday down that lonely road
 you'll hear me call your name.
                          -Author unknown  

God Is Near

I will not fear, though all my dreams
Come shattering down around my feet,
For God is near. I will hold on to Him
Who helps me rise above the stormy sea.
I'll trust His grace to keep me in my darkest hour.
I will not fear for God is near.
I see a light-A wondrous, bright and shining light
That lights my way to see the path ahead.
This light and love and grace just seems to cover me.
I know no fear, for God is near.