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Norma Savanah

Norma Savanah
BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE

In loving memory of our beloved mother and grandma, Norma Savanah, whose birthday is June 15.

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,

Where I dwell with God above,

Where there’s no more tears or sadness

There is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight

Remember that I’m 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 so badly as part of my big plan

There’s so much that we have to do to help our mortal man.

Then God gave me a list of things

He wished for me to do and foremost on that list on mine is to watch and care for you

And I will be beside you every day and week and year

And when you’re sad I’m standing there to wipe away the tear

And when you lie in bed at night

The days 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 those loving years because you’re 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 of all that God has planned but if I were to tell you.

You wouldn’t understand

But one thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over

I am closer to you now than I ever was before.

And to my very many friends,

trust God knows what is best

I’m still not far away from you

I’m just beyond the crest

There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb,

But together we can do it taking one day at a time

It was always my philosophy

And I’d like it for you too that as give unto the World so the World will give to you.

If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain then you can say to God at night

My day was not in vain, and now I am content, that was my life, it was worthwhile.

Knowing as I passed along the way

I made somebody smile

So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low

Just lend a hand to pick him up

As on your way you go.

When you are 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 you feel the gentle breeze

Or the wind upon your face that’s me giving you a great, big hug or just a soft embrace

And when it’s time for you to go from that body to be free...

Remember you’re not going you are coming here to me

And I will always love you from that land way up above.

Will be in touch again soon.

P.S. God sends His Love.

Happy Birthday Mom,

Loved and sadly missed by, Former Husband Ron, Jim and Sherry, Donna, Nick, Chelsea and Josh

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