In loving memory of our son, brother and uncle, Jeffrey Germanoski, February 20, 1992.

He Only Took My Hand

Author Unknown

Last night while I was trying to sleep

My son’s voice I did hear

I opened my eyes and looked around,

But he did not appear.

He said: Mom you’ve got to listen,

You’ve got to understand

God didn’t take me from you,

Mom He only took my hand.

When I called out in pain that night,

The instant that I died,

He reached down and took my hand, and pulled me to His side.

He pulled me up and saved me from the misery and pain.

My body was hurt so badly inside,

I could never be the same.

My search is really over now,

I’ve found happiness within,

All the answers to my empty dreams and all that might have been.

I love you all and miss you so, and I’ll always be nearby.

My body’s gone forever, but my spirit will never die!

And so you must all go on now,

Live one day at a time.

Just understand God did not take me from you,

He only too my hand,

See you at the crossroads.

Jeff, you were a sensitive, caring young man, in a complicated and imperfect world.

We love you, miss you, and keep you always in our hearts.

Love,

Mom, Dad, Chris, Kerry, Ryan, Andrew, and all your Family and Friends