This Christmas Eve, Heaven needed another light, and God called for an angel. My beautiful sister heeded that call. While our hearts are broken to say goodbye on such a holy night, we find peace knowing she is shining brighter than any star in the sky. Rest in perfect peace, Sis. You were the best gift we ever received.
Dear Hayley,
We thank you for your love and thoughtfulness and gentle ways.
We shall hold the memories close to our hearts.
Like a beautiful butterfly, we watch you fly away over the horizon.
Our hearts ache as we say: 'Goodbye'.
We commend you to God's mercy and we pray for your eternal peace.
We thank God for the gift of sharing your life.
We thank God too, for 'calling you out by name'.
With love,
Auntie Liz and Uncle Helmut
"When I Die" is a poignant poem by Merritt Malloy that encourages loved ones to remember the speaker through acts of love and kindness rather than sorrow.
"When I Die" by Merritt Malloy: When I die Give what’s left of me away To children And old men that wait to die. And if you need to cry, Cry for your brother Walking the street beside you. And when you need me, Put your arms Around anyone And give them What you need to give to me. I want to leave you something, Something better Than words Or sounds. Look for me In the people I’ve known Or loved, And if you cannot give me away, At least let me live on in your eyes And not your mind. You can love me most By letting Hands touch hands, By letting bodies touch bodies, and by letting go.
Of children That need to be free. Love doesn’t die, People do. So, when all that’s left of me Is love, Give me away. I'll see you at home in the earth.
You left too early Hale. Rest in Peace.
VJ
My sympathies to the family.
Sending prayers.
May Hayley’s dear Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.