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I Miss Her
I miss my dear mother
I do miss her light
I miss her the most
All through the night
I miss my dear mother
And her smooth, soft skin
Her coarse, coal-black hair
And her sweet dimpled grin
I miss my dear mother
Even when all is well
How I'd like to share
And all good things tell
I miss my dear mother
When I'm in despair
And with her soft heart
I know how she'd care
I miss my dear mother
When I shed many tears
She always did try
To calm all my fears
I miss my dear mother
Yes, I always will
But somehow I know
She is with me still
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One Day
I've thought of you so often
the sort of life you led
the problems you had deep down
the hearts on which you trod
Oh, I know we're not perfect
none of us, least of all me
I know you're with the Father
and one day soon we'll see
The reason that life was so difficult
the reason you were so sad
We'll know what made you so angry
and broke the heart that you had
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Tami
by daughter, Tara
A beautiful person, both inside and out
I keep asking "Why?" but I can't figure it
out
A child of God, and wonderful friend
Your beautiful smile - what couldn't it
mend
A true love for life - to others did give
Your friends and family, we all miss you
still
Your smile, your laugh - I guess we always
will
Once a young woman, happiness always to
bring
Now an angel in heaven, guarding us with your
wing
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Little Ball of
Fur
You came into our lives
"little ball of fur"...
Oh what love you gave
Oh what joy you were
The day you came home
you wiggled and squeaked
"What is it?" I asked
Then I knew when you peeked
A little flat face
as black as the night
set in soft fawn
You were quite a sight
We watched as you grew
Thirteen years passed by
All grayed in the face
but still "our little guy"
Older now and slow
can't even get around
It's sad, you can't see
and can't hear a sound
Then "poof" you were gone
It happened so fast
As the needle went in
the muscles relaxed
The sweet little life
so much did it count
All the memories live on
That's all we have now
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When I Meet You There
When I meet you there
On homecoming day
What will you do?
What will you say?
Will you hug me tight?
And kiss my cheek too?
I long for your arms
I'll run fast to you
When you left me here
I grieved every hour
But then healing came
It was by God's power
Though life moved right on
And yes, I am blessed
I miss you each day
Each day is a test
I'm thankful to God
For memories held dear
I'll cherish each one
And through them you're near
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Sisters
I'm looking at a photograph
Of us when we were young
Big Sis, Middle Sis
And the Little One
It brings to mind memories
Of childhood and I cry
Then I, the older sister
Grew up and said goodbye
Dear Sisters, I am proud
Of the women you've become
Strong and good people
You're beautiful, each one
Yes, we have grown up now
And in some ways apart
But there in us is sister love
Forever in each heart
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Beautiful
Moments
Oh, life's beautiful moments
They pass us by so fast
We're richer for each one of them
We want each one to last
The day we give our hearts to God
We pledge our lives to Him
We thank Him for the Son He gave
to save our souls from sin
And when we walk again the aisle
our love wed with a kiss
We promise much for we're in love
We're happy now; can't miss
The day our first child comes along
We feel a love so strong
We look into his tiny face
Our hearts forever gone
And then we have a baby girl
Our family is now whole
Is there love enough for all?
Oh yes, our hearts she stole
Our son is saved while he's at home
We kneel down on our knees
He talks to God, believes on Him
and says, "Forgive me, please"
Our daughter's six when she's saved
"She's not too young," we pray
But through the years she's proven well
"Thank God," is all we say
Our kids walk yet another aisle
Twelve years of school; they're done
They've worked so hard and earned their
grades
We're proud of our children
Now they're grown and doing well
each one their own way
And Mom and Dad are loving it
We now have time to play
Oh, life's beautiful moments
Passing by so fast
We thank our God for each of them
for each one to the last
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Where is Home?
I want to go home
to a Mom and Dad
who'd listen and hug
when I'm feeling sad
I want to go home
to my childhood
when they'd bake me a cake
and birthdays were good
I want to go home
and feel my Mom's touch
She'd hum an old hymn
and my hair she would brush
I want to go home
where they'd kiss my cheek
and a big pot of soup
they'd make just for me
So where is my home?
where I can now run
to be someone's child
their "flower in the sun"?
My home is now changed
I must look within
to a heart full of love
and then I will win
I'll remember a home
where a Mom and Dad
would listen and hug
when I did feel sad
I'll remember a home
from my childhood
when they baked me a cake
and birthdays were good
I'll remember a home
and FEEL my Mom's touch
as she hummed an old hymn
and my hair she did brush
I'll remember a home
where they kissed my cheek
and a big pot of soup
they made just for me
I'll think of a home
yes, it's in my mind
But thankful I'll be
and comfort I'll find
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Still in Love
I was a little girl
Naive in many ways
When on the phone you called
And asked me for a date
My heart I gave to you
It was plain to see
That I was yours, my love
You were the one for me
We joined in matrimony
Blessed by God and all
Our family was a wonder
Two pretty babes so small
With children, work, and school
Life was busy every day
Little time for me and you
But still we found the way
When Mom died that wintry day
Yes, you were there for me
In ways you'll never know
I felt your love so deep
Blessed with two fine children
But with them came the fears
And though they brought much joy
They also brought us tears
Thank God we've had each other
In all of life's ebb and flow
Thank God we have stayed married
We're in His will, you know
With all good times and bad
We've always made it through
Twenty five years have now gone by
And I'm still in love with you
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With Tears,
Adieu
Today we've started packing
to move away from here
Old clothes, dust, and scrapbooks
and belongings we hold dear
We're looking through old photographs,
toys and trophies too
We've thought about the memories
the speed our children grew
Now our family IS a family
anywhere we go
But each goodbye, each place we leave
still hurts us some, you know
We think about the many friends
the ones who've touched our lives
who've lent a hand, enouraged too
It's hard to break those ties
We now move on to meet new friends
to make a home, brand new
But not without some sadness
With tears, we bid, "Adieu"
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Into Our Hearts
We welcome you, dear girl
Into our hearts and home
It's easy this to say
We love you like our own
We pause to thank the Lord
For your union with our son
For love you've shown to him
We're grateful he's the one
We pray, dear God, to bless
Your marriage from this day
And gifts of peace and love
For you, these things we pray
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A Better Life
You've come a long, long way
From troubled days and past
Into a better life
Forever it can last
Though rough days are behind
And some will be ahead
With Jesus on your side
There is no need for dread
Your lives have just begun
With new love in your hearts
Don't dwell on days goneby
Praise God for your new start
Just put your hands in His
And pray at every turn
And know He loves you so
Oh this, you've got to learn
Begin to read the Word
Until it's rooted deep
His promises are rich
There's no doubt He will keep
He promises to love
And grants you heaven's hope
But you must do your part
And with Him you can cope
Remember as you walk
Along life's bumpy road
You never are alone
He's helping with the load
