Remembering

Go ahead and mention my child,

the one that died, you know.

Don’t worry about hurting me further. 

The depth of my pain doesn’t show.

Don’t worry about making me cry,

I’m already crying inside.

Help me to heal by releasing

the tears that I try to hide.

I’m hurt when you just keep silent,

pretending he didn’t exist.

I’d rather you mention my child,

knowing that he has been missed.

You ask me how I’m doing. 

I say, “Pretty good,” or “Fine,”

But healing is something ongoing…

I feel it will take a lifetime.

Elizabeth Dent

Silent Child

My silent child

our precious baby,

Close to my heart

I'll keep you with me.

An important job

God has for you,

There is love to give,

and work to do.

He needs an angel

strong but small,

To shine light on many

and give love to all.

Before you go

I give you this,

half my heart

and one last kiss.

We'll miss you dearly

that we know,

But by God you were

chosen,

So to heaven, you must go

by Kelly Lancor

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Dear Lord, please help

When reality is too cruel

When life is so lonely

And when the pain is too much to bear

We pray that you help us dear Lord

Please help us and guide us through it all.

As you show your love to Daniel

As you guide him through the after life

Please don't forget all those left behind

We pray for the strength to remember all the miracles

and every precious moment you've given us with him.

We pray for patience, to lessen the pain as only time will do.

Dear Lord, we pray for the courage to help and comfort one another.

Dear Lord, when our life on Earth has ended we pray for you

to embrace our spirits so we may see Daniel again some day.

In Jesus Name We Pray,

Amen