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I would first like to mention that these pages are
not meant to be somber or sad. They have been placed here for the many hurting
hearts that are so heavy with sorrow and grief. They are meant to reach out to try
to help soothe that empty space in those hearts and bring a little bit of comfort, hope,
and strength to them.
These pages are dedicated to those
who are in need of comfort and to those who wish to extend it.
There are really no words that can be spoken to soften
the sorrow or lessen the loss that is felt from losing someone close to us. At the
passing of a loved one, those of us that are left behind feel a profound sense of sadness,
emptiness, and grief for awhile. Pangs of deep loneliness set in as we survivors
envision a future without the deceased.
It is so difficult to realize that our loved one will no longer be present physically
to share conversations, walks, hugs, or ideas with us. It is such a great loss
because it involves losing a piece of yourself ... a part of what was a very important
part of your life. Everyone and everything that we love becomes a part of us.
But it's important to realize that departed loved ones will always be with us.
They live on in our hearts, in memories of their teachings, and in the lives of all who
know them. They are very close to us in spirit, having only gone beyond the sound
of our voices and the touch of our hands. While death brings sadness, we should
also try to have a sense of joy for the loved one who enters into a "new home."
After the first stabbing anguish of grief has been softened by time, we may find great
comfort in knowing that our loved ones are safe and free from all tears, pain, trials, and
troubles ... for now they are where nothing can ever hurt them again.
It is my heartfelt wish that by reading some of these poems and stories, you will receive
some personal comfort and strength or be of assistance to comfort others.
Some of the authors are
unknown but if you know the correct source of items listed, I
will appreciate hearing from you so corrections can be made and proper credit given.
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