I miss you

I miss you
You are home, resting
So tired and achy
feeling poorly

I miss you
seeing you
and visiting with you
It has been so long
The phone visits
just aren’t enough

Someday soon
The Lord will whisper,
“Anna, it’s time … I have your room ready.”

And you will go.

To Jesus,
the author and finisher
of your faith,
whose love
you have so willingly shared
with family and friends,
neighbors and even strangers

To Ray,
your husband of many years
who has been waiting
for your arrival
on heaven’s shore
these past 17 years

To your little boy,
whose untimely death
brought such sadness
to your heart

and to countless more --
your parents,
brothers and sisters
extended family
and friends

I miss you Miss Anna
“my adopted mommy”
I miss you
I miss the fellowship of love
we share

Yet you are not gone

Your voice still lingers
growing fainter
with each passing moment

I do miss you.
I remember too …
things you have said --
Stay true to the Lord
Abide in Him, with Him
Be joyful, thankful

See the good, the positive
Laugh.

Time slumbers on
The years of joy and laughter,
tears and sorrow
shared
will soon be no more.
I miss you.

(c) April 8, 2014