God Called You Home

I read this poem at Mom's memorial service. I did change a few of the words to fit mom...like stood in awe.. i believe was originally something else. Not long after we had moved to Bastrop she lost her right leg to an infection. She didn't let this phase and she had full faith that one day God would re-grow her leg. In the last 6months of her life several people, myself and my mom included, had dreams &/or visions of her dancing before the Lord. Please read and picture her doing all of this. I promise it will bring you to tears but in a beautiful...wonderful way :)

GOD CALLED YOU HOME

The other day God called you home

to live with Him above.

He said, “It's time my precious child

to feel my arms of love”.

He opened up the pearly gates

and ushered you inside.

Then smiled at you and welcomed you

with His arms open wide.

I can only imagine what Heaven's like

but I'm sure you stood in awe.

I can picture you in Jesus arms

just taking in it all.

I know you longed to be with Him

to see His gentle face.

To look into His loving eyes

and feel His sweet embrace.

I'm sure you worshiped Him in awe

and danced at his feet.

Then joined the choir singing songs

and melodies so sweet.

You lived your life down here on earth

by serving God above.

And now you'll spend eternity

singing Him songs of love.

Oh how you loved Him all your days,

you gave Him your whole life.

Your love for Jesus shone so bright

even in times of strife.

You shared His love by how you lived

you gave him everything.

And I can hear Him say, “Well done,

for living for the King.

Thank you for your faithfulness

for trusting in the Lord.

For all the times you prayed for me

you deserve His best reward.

I know each day you said a prayer

for family and each friend.

And I know that you were faithful

and prayed until the end.

I know you're up in heaven now,

your face I cannot see.

But all those precious memories

will always stay with me.

I knew someday you'd leave this earth

and live with God above.

But I will keep you in my heart

and think of you with love.

Nancy Burr

July 4, 2004 

I Love You Mom!