I am so sorry Dear Beryl that your Son was taken far too soon.My
 
thoughts are with you right now they really are.
 
I would love to read it but only when you feel able to share.
 
This forum is such a blessing to me too, and I am so gald that other's
 
are able to help us in so many ways.
 
Take care and once again sorry to hear such sad news.
 
Sandraxx
 
 
 
 

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love~and be loved in return♥♥  


 

My First Christmas in Heaven

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 the tear
For I am 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.

I have no words to tell you,
the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description,
to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away,
We really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones,
You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift,
from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory
of my undying love.

After all, love is a gift more precious
than pure gold.
was always most important
the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other,
my Father said to do.
I can't count the blessing or love
has for each of you.

So have a Merry Christmas and
Wipe away that tear
Remember, I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year
 
I will post another one that was written by one of our senior executives for employees of the hospital where I work.

Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember.
And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give
Testament, and God will pass judgment on man.
(Persian Proverb)

 In an Instant
 
 By John J. Williamson
 
In an instant I feel the presence
Of wonder and love and light.
I sense that I have moved on,
To a place of beauty and serenity.
I am forever changed, completed
In a way I could not have imagined.
I see those who have come before me
And they welcome me.
Their words reassure me,
But they need not speak,
For the love in their hearts
Resides in mine also.
In an instant, I am one with them
And they are one with me.
In an instant, not the one before,
Or the one to come,
But this instant,
I am with my creator.
His presence is all around me,
Engulfing me in joy and love
And rapture.
In an instant I know,
That I am with him
And he is in me.
Pure love, pure peace, pure trust.
His heart speaks to me,
“Behold I make all things new,”
In an instant.
 
John wrote this when one of the employee's grandson was killed in an auto accident

Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember.
And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give
Testament, and God will pass judgment on man.
(Persian Proverb)

Dear Beryl,
 
I am so very sorry for the loss of you son! While we did not know about it until now, I am sure you have seen the many posts for other mothers who have lost a child! I hope they are of some comfort to you!
 
Thank you for sharing your precious poems with us! I am sure they will help others who mourn the loss of a loved one!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Thank you so much this board would of been a blessing for me when Al was so sick with his cancer and then when he passed away.  I did have some very caring greyhound friends on the greyhound message boards that helped me cope and they also signed his Legacy book.

Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember.
And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give
Testament, and God will pass judgment on man.
(Persian Proverb)

Dear Beryl,
Thank you so much for sharing with us about your son. I'm so sorry that you have lost him. David must feel doubly precious to you now!
 
Thinking of you both. I will light another candle.
 
Love, Jude

Love is the only way

Dear Beryl,

Thank you for sharing these two very moving poems.

The first poem bought tears to my eyes,how beauiful and perfect it is for your child
and for other's who have lost a dear one as well.



The second poem ...well it sound such a wonderful place .Please God when the time is
right I will indeed be allowed there.

I am sure your Son is loved by so many ,it sounds like he is as special as his parents.

Take care,thinking of you,Sandraxx

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love~and be loved in return♥♥  


 

David is not Al's biological father but is step father.  I am glad you liked the poems.  The hospital where I work is part of a large hospital group but it is a community type hospital.  People walk by you with a smile or a greeting even if you are not an employee.  When David went to Nuclear Medicine for a test they said you had better take care of him this is Beryl's husband.  Of course that was the talk of the hospital.

Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember.
And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give
Testament, and God will pass judgment on man.
(Persian Proverb)

Oh Beryl....that's lovely!
 
Jude

Love is the only way

Hello Beryl, I wanted to let you know I am following the posts in this thread and your husband david has amazing strength and positive attitude. Bless you for taking care of him too. I found this smiley at another forum and I am going to attempt to post it here for Al:

 

it is supposed to be an angel smiley. Those poems are very touching and inspirational; thanks for taking the time to share them with us.

How did your surgery go? I am tired so perhaps you already posted about it and I missed it? I had basal cell cancer on my scalp in 2005. So far I have been fine since then regarding my skin. I just am very careful to strictly limit how much sun I get, especially on my head.

I will go now and light a candle for you and your husband. I am going to call the group D & B if the system will allow the symbol for "and"....

Please know I am thinking positive thoughts for you and David. he is so blessed to have few side effects from his treatment. As I said he is a strong person! But  you already knew that didnt you?

take care now and make sure you both get some rest.....

With Hope and Luv, Karen

integrity is shown when no one is looking

Thank you Karen.  My surgery is not until Friday and I will post and let people know.  My basil cell was on my nose and my breast bone.  Doctors were telling me it was nothing both times until I told them a little white lie that I had scratched it in my sleep and it was bleeding.  The first one on my breast bone the surgeon was in shock when the report came back but with clear margins.  The dermatologist told me that he would shave the one on my nose and when that report came back they were in a panic and I had to see a plastic surgeon to get it off.  This doctor does not take any chances who is going to remove the ones he is suspicous of.

Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember.
And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give
Testament, and God will pass judgment on man.
(Persian Proverb)

Surgery is done and over was done under  local anesthesia and I am doing okay just a litle tender

Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember.
And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give
Testament, and God will pass judgment on man.
(Persian Proverb)

Dear Beryl.
I'm glad to hear you are Ok after your minor sugery. I hope you are resting!
 
Jude

Love is the only way

relaxing a little here at the computer  At least I am not groggy and will be very careful

Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember.
And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give
Testament, and God will pass judgment on man.
(Persian Proverb)

Dear Beryl,
 
thank you for letting us know that your surgery is over! You must be glad! I hope you have something to relieve pain after the local anesthetic wears off, should you experience discomfort.
Have a good night's sleep!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

no nothing for pain.  It is just a little uncomfortable and nothing to cry about.  Thank you for caring

Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember.
And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give
Testament, and God will pass judgment on man.
(Persian Proverb)

Dear Beryl,
 
I hope all the news from your surgery will be good. Sorry to hear of your tenderness but I am sure with a little time you will feel better. Indulge yourself with some computer time and take it easy!
 
Karen

integrity is shown when no one is looking

Thanks for the update about your surgery.  Like Edda said, rest up now.  We love you!

with love.....

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My dear Beryl,

I am so new to this site, I am just learning how to find new posts.  I just read yours today.

I'm so sorry about your ordeal.  I hope you and your husband are doing well.  I've had my own terrible time with cancer.  Statistically, I will die from cancer much earlier than I should die.  However, I seem to keep landing on my feet despite the bad news and scares in between.  I have experienced 2 different primary cancers, now.  I was clear 9 years, then was diagnosed with a brand new one in late stage about 3 years ago.

The way I handle it (and maybe you and your husband could profit some from this) is ) naturally, lots of prayer; inviting/asking networks of friends and even strangers to put you on their prayer lists; a total change of diet, and I take lots of supplements and anti-oxidants; and one of the most important things, is laughter.  The more positive a cancer patient is, the better the outcome.  If you notice when you laugh, really hard, there is a feeling of euphoria.  This is extremely healing and is actually a release of endorphins.

Please keep posting.  I'd like to be a part of your journey and offer my love and prayers.  I will light a candle for you and your family.

Love,

Angela

Dear Angela,
 
This is really very good advice, and clearly has helped you to stay well.
 
Blessings, Jude

Love is the only way