Children: Cynthia (Gary) Ward, Christine Kelp, Cathleen (Tracy) Mawer and son Roy M. Bishop

When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words that I have spoken; remember some good that I have done, forget that I ever had heartache and remember that I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, but in summer just gather some flowers, and remember the place where I lay, and come in the shade of the evening, when the sun paints the sky in the west, Stand for a few moments beside me, And remember only my best. Author unknown.
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A Letter from Heaven


To My Dearest Family;

Here's some things I'd like to say,

but first of all to let you know

that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven

where I dwell with God above,

where there's no more tears,

or sadness, there is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy

just because I am out of sight.

Remember that I'm with you

every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you

when my life on earth was through,

God picked me up and hugged me

and he said "I welcome you"!

It's good to have you back again

you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family,

they'll be here later on.

I need you here so badly,

as part of My big plan.

There is so much we have to do

to help our mortal man.

Then God gave me a list of things,

he wished for me to do.

And foremost on that list of mine

is to watch and care for you.

I will always be beside you

every day and week and year.

And when your sad,

I'm standing there

to wipe away the tear.

And when you lie in bed at night

the day's chores put to flight,

God and I are closest to you

in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth

and all those loving years,

because you're only human

they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry

it does relieve the pain.

Remember, there would be no flowers

unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you

of all that God has planned.

But if I were to tell you,

you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain

though my life on Earth is over,

I am closer to you now

than I ever was before.

And to my very many friends,

trust God knows what is best.

I'm still not far away from you,

I'm just beyond the crest.

There are rocky roads ahead of you

and many hills to climb,

but together we can do it

taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy

and I'd like it for you too,

that as you gave unto the world,

so the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody

who is in sorrow or in pain.

Then you can say to God at night,

my day was not in vain.

And now I am contented

that my life. . . it was worthwhile.

Knowing as I passed along the way,

I made somebody smile.

So if you meet someone

who is down and feeling low,

just lend a hand to pick him up

as on your way you go

When you are walking

down the street,

and I am on your mind,

I'm walking in your footsteps

only half a step behind.

And when you feel the gentle breeze

as the wind upon your face,

that's me giving you a great big hug,

or just a soft embrace.

And when it's time for you to go

from that body to be free.

Remember. . . you're not going,

you are coming here to me.

And I will always love you,

from that land way up above,

We'll be in touch again soon.


PS: God sends His love.



With All My Love,