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A Letter From Heaven

There are no explanations, ways to find purpose or reason in what happened in Connecticut today. We cannot wrap our minds around the tragedy and our hearts hurt. Anger, blame, disbelief, sadness and the need to hold our own loved ones closer are the prevailing feelings.

I found this poem and wanted to share it here:

To my dearest family, 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, here I dwell with God above 
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. 

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight; 
Remember that I am 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 badly, you are part of my plan, 
There's so much that we have to do to help out mortal man." 
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do 
And foremost on my list is to watch and care for you. 

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 of those missed years, 
Because you are 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 all that God has planned, 
But if I were to tell you that, you wouldn't understand. 
But one thing is for certain though, my life on earth is o'er, 
I'm closer to you now than ever was before. 
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb, 
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. 
There is a very wise philosophy and I'd like to share it with you, 
That as you give unto the world, the world will give unto you. 
If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain, 
Then you can say to God at night, "My day was not in vain. 
And now I am contented, that my life is worthwhile, 
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile." 

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, 
Just lend them your hand to pick them up, as on your way you go. 
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind, 
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. 
And when it's time for you to go, for that body to be free,
Remember you're not going, You're coming here to me.

Written by Ruth Ann Mahaffey

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