In loving memory of my daughter, Shannon R. Crawford

June 11, 1983 - July 7, 2009

Mum, please don’t feel guilty

It was just my time to go.

I see you are still feeling sad,

And the tears just seem to flow.

We all come to earth for our lifetime,

And for some it’s not many years

I don’t want you to keep crying

You are shedding so many tears.

I haven’t really left you

Even though it may seem so.

I have just gone to my heavenly home,

And I’m closer to you than you know.

Just believe that when you say my name

I’m standing next to you,

I know you long to see me,

But there’s nothing I can do.

But I’ll still send you messages

And hope you understand,

That when your time comes to cross over,

I’ll be there to take your hand.

I have not turned my back on you,

So there is no need to cry.

I’m watching you from Heaven,

Just beyond the morning sky.

I’ve seen you almost fall apart,

When you could barely stand.

I asked the Lord to comfort you,

And watch Him take your hand.

He told me you are in more pain,

Than I could ever be.

He wiped His eyes and swallowed hard,

Then gave your hand to me.

Although you may not feel my touch,

Or see me by your side.

I’ve whispered that I love you,

While I wiped each tear you cried.

So please try not to ache for me,

We’ll meet again one day,

Beyond the dark and stormy sky,

A rainbow lights the way.

Merry Christmas

Sweetheart