Judith A. Rettig, April 22, 1946 - December 18, 2010

It’s your first birthday in Heaven

I know you’re happy there

It just doesn’t seem possible

Time has gone by so fast.

You’re surrounded by those loved ones

Who left you so long ago

And you’re watching over those you left

Smiling down from above.

It’s your first birthday in Heaven

It doesn’t feel right that this is so.

You should be here with your friends and family

Who all miss you as we do

Time stands still when realization hits

You’ve gone on to a better place

You’re healthy and happy again...

But you’re presence on Earth can never be replaced

It’s your first birthday in Heaven

The first of many more yet to come

And though you’re gone in body

Your spirit will forever live on.