My First Year in Heaven

A friend of my mother's sent her this poem last week and I wanted to share it with everyone. It brought us comfort since it is our first Christmas without Daddy. If this is your first Christmas without your loved one I hope it brings you the same comfort. Please excuse the grammar in the poem. My Mom read it to me over the phone! Merry Christmas.

I see the countless Christmas trees,
around the world below,
with tiny lights like heaven's stars,
reflecting in the snow.

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 there voices bring,
for it is beyond description,
to here the angels sing.

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

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

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

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

Please love and keep each other,
as my Heavenly Father said to do.
For I can't count the blessings or love,
he 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!