Here’s a poem I wanted to pass along to you. It will be especailly dear to you if you’ve lost a loved one during this year.
My mother and another dear lady were recently given copies of this poem at a special time when the memories of people who had died during 2011 were lovingly honored. Grab a tissue —
My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can’t compare
With the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
For it’s beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart
But I am not so far away, we really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear.
And be glad I’m spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold;
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do
For I can’t count the blessings or love He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear
Remember, I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.
~Author Unknown
