Jesus once an infant small

            Now the mighty Lord of all 

            Spread the shadow of thy wing

            O'er the helpless little thing

            Pure as child of earth can be

            Keep the infant always near thee.

            ~Author Unknown~

            The Meeting

            

             A meeting was held quite far from earth,

             "It's time again for another birth"

             Said the Angels to the Lord above,

             This special child will need much love.

             Her progress may seem slow,

             Accomplishments she may not show,

             And she'll require extra care,

            " From folks she meets way down there."

            
            " She may not run, laugh or play,"

             Her thoughts may seem quite far away.

            In many ways she won't adapt,

            And she'll be known as handicapped

            
            "So let's be careful where she's sent,"

             We want her life to be content,

            Please Lord find the parents who,

            Will do this special job for you.

            
            "They will not realize it right away,"

            The special role they're asked to play.

            But with this child sent from above,

            Comes a richer much stronger love."

            "Soon they'll know the privilege given,"

            In caring for this gift from heaven,

            Their precious gift meek and mild,

            "She is Heavens Special Child"

            
            ~Author unknown~

            This Poem is dedicated to a special little girl who was

put on this earth to teach the wonderful lesson of LOVE to

            a wonderful woman who needed guidance.   The good Lord

            knew right where to send her to share and spread her love.

            Shaneba Rivera
            08/25/77~10/15/93
            Mom- Maria - AnglsWink

            An Angel Comes Home

            Sadly missed by Mother Maria and Brother Eduardo

            This next poem is dedicated to my father, Billy Ray Atkins.

            He was my inspiration and I miss him so much.  My only regret is

            that he never got to meet my husband or see his Granddaughter.

            Daddy, this is for you.

            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 saddness 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 of 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 o’re
            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 you 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 contented
            that 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
            We will be in touch again soon
            P.S. God sends His Love

            
~Author Unknown~

            Billy Ray Atkins
            April 29, 1934~November 17, 1995
            Sadly missed by his Wife  Deloris
            Daughter  Connie, Son  Neil
            And youngest Daughter, Sonja

            When evening shades are falling
            And we sit in all alone
            To our hearts there comes a longing
            If you only would come home
            We often think of days gone by
            When we were all together
            The family chain is broken now
            But your memory lives forever
            If we could have one lifetime wish
            One dream that could come true
            We would pray to God with all our hearts
            For yesterday and you
            Friends may think we have forgotten
            When at times they see us smile
            But little do they know the pain
            Our love hides all the while
            We think of you in silence
            And often speak your name
            Now all we have are memories
            And your picture in a frame
            They say time heals all sorrow
            And helps us to forget
            But so far time has only proven
            How much we miss you yet
            God gave us strength to fight
            And courage to bear the blow
            But what it meant to lose you
            No one will ever know
            We know you'll walk beside us
            And when our lives are through
            We pray that God will take our hand
            And lead us straight to you

            

            Harry J. Rymer
            June 29, 1943 - May 4, 1999
            Sadly missed by his family and his "Little Girl"
            To Dad With All My Love