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A Prescription for Healing:
When life feels like a struggle, remember we're here for you
We know that it's not easy to go what you're going through.
To us, you are perfection a gift to your family and friends
Wrap yourself in healing prayers filled with love everyone sends.
Try to focus on the positive, there's always a blessing in store
God knows how much you can handle never gives anything more!
Know there are healing angels to meet you on your way
At chemo, and, procedures to lighten the burden each day.
Be sure to look beyond appearances for appearances can deceive
Know that perfect health and healing are ready for you to receive.
There's so much beauty that life has to offer -
smiling grandchildren to hug and to kiss
Sit by a pool or a warming fire -
indulge in whatever you find brings you bliss.
Use a heaping dose of laughter -
strong medicine to help you heal
Drink in all the love to nudge out doubt and fear -
it transforms the way that you feel.
Use this prescription often - there's a money back guarantee
You'll be on the path to healing - in no time just wait and see!
These poems are available on postcards:
For patients:
The road ahead's not easy, but with the challenges you face
Remember you are not alone, you're blessed with love and grace.
Ask for strength from others - reach out a hand and hold on tight
Keep hope and possibility and healing within sight.
Loving healing prayers surround you every day
Bringing peace and comfort to whisk the clouds of fear away.
For caregivers/family members:
When someone means the world to us it's hard to not ask why
You shake a fist, feel angry "This can't be happening!" you cry.
Once the feelings settle, breathe in a sense of calm
Allow the love from others to be your healing balm.
As you find the courage to face the challenges each day,
Find peace and strength and comfort from the prayers sent your way
On the loss of a beloved pet:
Dear Cheryl and Ross we're sending our love
and prayers to help heal your heart
As you grieve the loss of sweet Holly Joy
whose time had come from earth to depart.
The seventeen years that you shared together-
she brought such love, warmth and light
and now she's a Bichon-Frise angel
whose keeping you both within sight.
We know you are ever so grateful
for her life which was joyous and long
It's important to share how you're feeling -
now's not the time to 'be strong'.
Cherish the times spent together -
let the memories bring comfort each day
And celebrate the life of a most special friendwhose loving Spirit forever shall stay.
In Memoriam:
The day that I first met you, some 20 years ago
I thought you were a general
"That's my name," you'd let me know.
I was a worker at the VA, and you were 'newly blind'
And with every challenge you would face
Great courage you would find.
You were a champion at bowling, though the pins you couldn't see
And a champion for veterans
BVA's own deputy.
Despite those chronic headaches and the weakness and the pain
You'd travel and do all the work
And rarely would complain.
A devoted, loving husband - kind in spirit - gentle touch
Adoring father, son and grandpa
Family always meant so much.
Although our hearts are aching - Your Spirit now flies free
To be a guardian angel
For all eternity.
And although you're not a general, I salute you from my heart
Feeling blessed for having known you
As from this world you now depart.
Your family will go forward, knowing you are now at peace
All the suffering that you endured
Now at last can cease.
God bless you on your journey, we will miss your gentle voice
It was time for God to call you home
We know you had no choice.
Your legacy of character, humble faithful true
Shall endure for generations
A light that's shining through!
To honor a dad on his daughter's wedding day:
If you were here...
If you were here, tuxedo clad, an itchy nervous wreck I'd see
Pacing, sweating, asking countless times
is Chris the right one for me.
If you were here, you'd see our love,
and I'd tell you put the baseball bat away
I promise you Chris is THE ONE for me,
and together forever we'll stay.
If you were here, you'd hear Re yell,
although you did nothing wrong
We'd have the Red Sox on in the background,
to help keep nerves steady strong.
If you were here, we'd dance the Twist -
in my wedding gown no small feat
If you were here, you'd enjoy our dessert,
Harlequin Sundaes your favorite sweet.
If you were here, along with champagne,
there'd be plenty of Diet Pepsi to drink
Today as we celebrate - to you we will toast -
we will smile as our glasses all clink.
No one can ever take your place,
but I'm so grateful Tommy's here by my side
To walk me down the aisle -
your beautiful daughter, now radiant bride.
And amidst the yellow flowers, the dancing, the joy,
and in the heart of my bridal bouquet
I know that you are here with me to celebrate my wedding day.