Two years ago God looked around his garden and found an empty space.
He then looked down upon this Earth and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful; He only takes the best.
He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well upon this Earth again.
He saw the roads getting rough, and the hills harder and harder to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered in your ear, "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

 

Loving Memories
Your gentle face and patient smile.
With sadness we recall
You had a kindly word for each
And died beloved by all.

The voice is mute and stilled the heart,
That loved us well and true.
Ah, bitter was the trial to part
From one so good as you.
You are not forgotten loved one.
Nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memory last
We will remember thee.
We miss you now, our hearts are sore,
As time goes by we miss you more,
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
No one can fill your vacant place.

We Remember Them

 In the rising of the sun and in its going down,
 We remember them;
 In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
 We remember them;
 In the opening of buds and in the warmth of summer,
 We remember them;
 In the rustling of leaves and the beauty of autumn,
 We remember them;
 In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
 We remember them;
 When we are weary and in need of strength,
 We remember them;
 When we are lost and sick at heart,
 We remember them;
 When we have joys we yearn to share,
 We remember them;
 So long as we live, they too shall live,
 for they are now a part of us as
We remember them.

from Gates of Prayer -Reform Judasism Prayer Book



 

March 5, 1965- Feb. 8, 2010

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