The final farewell

All the trees of green

The plush grass like pillows

The silence of life

Only the breezes from the wind

The birds singing their song

I knew this was the place

... For the best man I ever knew

Be with your fellow "Mates" Pop

Enjoy your cruise on the ship

No battles to fight

No enemy to meet

Just your family

Your military and veteran brothers

And friends

Enjoy your peace Jim Huff

Grab your fishing pole

Pitch a tent

Go catch that "Whopper".......
 
Michael VanDyke @ 2012

Glory To God

Glory to the God of heaven
I hold to the testimony of Jesus
For he who has an ear,listen
I heard the roar of rushing waters
Loud peals of thunder
Shouting "HALLELUJAH"
"REJOICE",give him glory
Blessed are those who love Jesus
Of faithfulness and truth
For he is the King of Kings
The Lord of Lords
Our Savior ..........

James

When I came to the end of my journey.
And I traveled my last weary mile.
Remember to smile.
Remember of the good things I've done.
Also remember I've had loads of fun.

Sometimes I fell by the way.
But remember I fought some hard battles.
And won.
Forget to grieve for my going.
I wouldn't have you sad for even a day.

But always remember the place where I lay.
Stand for a moment beside me.
As the sun slowly passes down.
Remember only my best.

I glance to the sky.
With music up above.
Jesus has prepared my room.
For my internal life to be.

I leave my footprints behind.
As I walk the trail a head .
With the sun showing off its colors.
Yellows oranges and reds.

Remember the joy,the laughter,
I gave you.
The comfort when you needed it the most.

I lived a good life.
With a million miles of memories.

For my family and friends,I say to you.
Grab one or two of these memories.
Put them in your pocket.

Smile and remember the good thoughts.
Thats how I want it to be.

There will be times when you will wish I was back.
Just remember this.
I'm in the other room.
The one God made for me.

By Michael VanDyke

I dedicate this to my Pa' In Law.....We will miss you Pop! Love you too......







The Other Room





My Father called, and, I'm sorry I had to leave.

It's o.k. I know you love me when you grieve.

I'm now standing in glory with God, and that, you must believe.

There will be times when you'll wish I was back, but, just remember this:

I'm only in the other room,

The one my Master made for me.

I'm only in the other room,

That space in your hearts, you saved, just for me.

I'm only in the other room,

I love you each, as love should be.

There'll come a time, when we'll reunite...

It's in the other room.


by Brenda VanderWerff