Everyone gathered, we talked and we prayed

About her passing and His will that was made

We grieved and we cried, we even laughed too

The memories of her, and all she would do

We talked about someday we will see her again

That this is just temporary, though not the end

The pastor did a toast, with his water in hand

As he knew this was what the Lord had planned

For losing a loved one is hard I cannot lie

Though there is always peace, when it’s not goodbye

When it is a see you later, until we meet again

As we thank God for the time, we had with them

We said our goodbyes to her, and we hung onto what remained

Knowing though things will be different, some will be the same

Though God gives us memories, until we meet in Heaven above

Little trinkets in our hearts, filled with endless love

So, if your heart is grieving, like mine is today

Think of all the memories, and go to God and pray

Erin Fitts-Brower

Not the end

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 NIV

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.