Letter from Heaven

A Letter from Heaven

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 you from Heaven
Where I dwell with God above,
Where there's no more tears or sadness
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 that 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'er,
I am closer to you now
Than I ever was before.

And to my very dearest friends
Trust God for He knows best,
I'm still not far away from you
I'm just beyond the crest.

There are many 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's 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 that 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,
I'll be in touch again soon
P.S....God sends His love.

I am so sorry....but, remember....God knows best!
My prayers and thoughts are with you always.
I love you more than you will ever know!

God Bless,

Melissa

(This helped me immensely after Melissa died. It
was as though she was reaching out to tell me she was
fine. My purpose for doing this page... is to help
others who are in pain realize our loved ones are safe!
I do not know the author to give credit. )

Update:

On July 24, 2001, I received a letter from the Author of this
beautiful poem! I would like to give credit to her for her touching
words, and thank her for allowing me to use it on my site. She shared
that she had written this poem for her husband Dick Mahaffey.
Please visit this lovely lady, and thank her for helping all of us
deal with our losses by her "Letter from Heaven".

Updated October 2, 2004

This midi is "Tears in Heaven"