Oh Dylan, I am so sorry, we all are. What a tremendous shock for you. Please be assured we are thinking of you. It is kind, and brave of you to come on here and share with us... There is little many of us can say or do for you right now, but you and your family are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry, Dylan. You, your sister, your mom, and the rest of my family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. If there is any way I can help, please let me know.
Michele
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That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
"Tell me, does it move you, Does it soothe you, Does it fill your heart and soul with the roots of rock & roll? When you can't get through it you can listen to it with a 'na na na na', Well I've been there before" -"Been There Before" by Hanson
I am shocked and very sorry to hear it. You know you and the family are in our thoughts. And as everyone has stated, you know we are here if you need anything.
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Stop trying to be what you see. Be what you ought to be.
wow. There's not much that we can really say, but this poem has helped me a little in the past when I've lost someone close. Some of you may recognize it...
I'm Spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this Year I see the countless Christmas trees, Around the world below. With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, Reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, Please wipe away that tear. For I'm spending Christmas, With Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs, That people hold so dear. But the sounds of music can't compare, With the Christmas choir up here.
For I have no words to tell you, The joy their voices bring. For it is beyond description, To hear the angels sing.
I can't tell you of the splendor, Or the peace here in this place. Can you just imagine Christmas, With our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to light your spirit, As I tell Him of your love. So then pray one for another, As I lift you eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful, And let your spirit sing. For I'm Spending Christmas in Heaven, And I'm walking with the King.
At my mom's funeral, one of our praise team members sang the song "If You Could See Me Now". Every time I hear that song since then, I can't help but think of her. Its especially fitting for someone who's gone through a long battle of sickness and suffering.
I think the last three lines of verse 2 sums it up best: You would not want me to leave this perfect place, if you could only see me now. No matter how much we miss them, no matter how much we wish they were still here, If we know they are in heaven, we certainly don't want them to leave that wonderful place just for us.
If You Could See Me Now (written by Kim Noblitt)
Verse 1: My prayers have all been answered, I've finally arrived, the healing that has been delayed, has now been realized. No one's in a hurry, no more schedules to keep, I'm enjoying Jesus, just sitting at His feet.
Chorus: If you could see me now, I'm walking streets of gold. If you could see me now, I'm standing tall and whole. If you could see me now, you'd know I've seen Him face to face; if you could only see me now.
Verse 2: Though I've had my sorrows, they never can compare what Jesus has in store for me, no language can ever share. You would not want me to leave this perfect place, if you could only see me now.
Dylan's mom was such a wonderful lady. Even though she was in almost constant pain with her back she was always ready with a joke and loved to laugh. She also had an incredibly deep-seated belief in God, and if anyone belongs in heaven I have to believe she does.
Everybody...thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I am overly tired, having been up since yesterday. I am going to try and sleep...even a couple hours will help.
Thank you for your friendship during a difficult time.