Alan Lee Snell

In My Prayers

As you make your way
through a fog of tears,
a landslide of heartache
and multiple fears,

I’ll remember you
in my prayers...

While God holds you safe
in the palm of His hand
and sends His angels
to help you stand,

I’ll remember you
in my prayers...

Each minute you long
for peace and rest,
courageously fighting
this willful test,

I’ll remember you
in my prayers...

When a ray of hope
pierces the night
and your faith is renewed
by the heavenly sight,
I’ll drop to my knees
and thank the Lord
for the grace of prayer
and your spirit restored...

Ed's Family (Friend) January 9, 2009

Common Bond
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We have a common bond
A silver lining that binds each heart
It unites us in the end and teaches a brand new start

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We've each experienced heartbreak
Like a rushing river's flow
We've felt such tears of sorrow
And we become afraid to just let go

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Overwhelmed by such grief
That reveal great aches in our soul
Wondering why love hurts so much
As we loose our sense of whole

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Our sunny days become cloudy
Our nights bring on a chill
We pray for a bright tomorrow
As we try to just get over that hill

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We try to stay busy
Busy enough to forget our pain
And put that simile upon our face
And wonder if we're insane

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We understand each other
Without ever saying a word
And with one small touch
We know that we were heard
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I'm grateful you have a loving family
In whom you can rely
I'm happy you have someone
To hold you when you cry

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I'm grateful to the Lord
That in His love we can depend
And I pray for each of you daily
That your hearts will truly mend

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Although our lives have changed
And the pain will some what subside
I'm truly greateful for this group
With hugs and support to be your guide
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This thread that binds our hearts
A bond that will not fray
I thank you all for sharing
In your special way

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My words so small I give as a gift
To this group so proud and strong
But remember when all is said and done
God bless you all life long.

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Shirley Enid,s Jimmy,s Daughter (Friend) January 9, 2009

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Elizabeth Pope (Friend) January 9, 2009

This Tribute Is For This Weekend

Candles will be lit on Sunday.

My computer is running very slow at the moment

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God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you,
And whispered "Come to Me".

With tearful eyes we watched you,
We watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands now rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

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Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
To sweet eternity.

We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We are all meant to learn some things,
But never meant to stay.

Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know,
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.

But when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord.

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Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum

Marie-Angela Rowe (Close Friend) January 8, 2009

In gods care you rest above
In our heart you rest with love
Memories of you are ours to keep
Our words are few but our love is deep
love you always vicky xxxxx

Vicky Deaville (Friend) January 8, 2009

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Along life’s road are SMILESTONES
They light the way folk go
Who put one there to light my way
Only MY ANGEL could know.
When I see it shining,
Life’s load seems easier to bear
I thank God for the SMILESTONE
MY ANGEL placed it there
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Love always to you and your angel ~Brenda xxxxx

Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum January 8, 2009

If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me
Place them in my Loved One’s arms
And tell them they're from me

Tell them I love and miss them
And when they turns to smile
Place a kiss upon their cheeks
And hold them for awhile

Because remembering them is easy,
I do it every day
But there's an ache within my heart
Because I am missing them today...

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Broken Hearted Mum (Close Friend) January 8, 2009

Please See Me Through My Tears
by Kelly Osmont

You asked, "How am I doing?"
As I told you, tears came to my eyes...
and you looked away and quickly began to talk again.
All the attention you had given me drained away.

"How am I doing?"...I do better when people listen,
though I may shed a tear or two.
This pain is indescribable.
If you've never known it you cannot fully understand.
Yet I need you.
When you look away,
When I'm ignored,
I am again alone with it
Your attention means more than you can ever know.

Really, tears are not a bad sign, you know!
They're nature's way of helping me to heal...
They relieve some of the stress of sadness.

I know you fear that asking how I'm doing brings me sadness
...but you're wrong.
The memory of my loved one's death will always be with me,
Only a thought away.
My tears make my pain more visible to you, but you did not
give me the pain...it was already there.

When I cry, could it be that you feel helpless, not knowing
what to do?
You are not helpless,
And you don't need to do a thing but be there.
When I feel your permission to allow my tears to flow,
you've helped me
You need not speak. Your silence as I cry is all I need.
Be patient...do not fear.

Listening with your heart to "how I am doing"
relieves the pain,
for when the tears can freely come and go, I feel lighter.

Talking to you releases what I've been wanting to say aloud,
clearing space
for a touch of joy in my life.

I'll cry for a minute or two...
and then I'll wipe my eyes,
and sometimes you'll even find I'm laughing later.

When I hold back the tears, my throat grows tight,
my chest aches, my stomach knots...
because I'm trying to protect you from my tears.
Then we both hurt...me, because my pain is held inside,
a shield against our closeness...and you,
because suddenly we're distant.

So please, take my hand and see me through my tears...
then we can be close again.

Bon Nxxx January 8, 2009

for you Alan x

♥♥There is a little corner♥♥

That I visit every day♥♥,
No-one knows I go there♥♥
Or how long that I stay.♥♥
In this little corner♥♥
I speak to you alone,♥♥
I think what it would be like♥♥
To have you here at home.♥♥
In the little corner♥♥
I hold you really tight,♥♥
I cuddle, kiss and squeeze you♥♥
You're such a lovely sight.♥♥
In my little corner♥♥
I tuck you up to sleep,♥♥
I sneak another cuddle♥♥
I have another weep.♥♥
Where is this little corner?♥♥
It's where we're never apart♥♥
Where I always have you with me;♥♥
It's the corner of my heart.♥♥
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Shirley Enid,s Jimmy,s Daughter (Friend) January 7, 2009

♥♥With love♥♥

♥An Angel kissed my tears away today
when I was sad.♥
♥I wasn't feeling quite myself
my day had been so bad.♥
♥I felt a warmth brush by me
that quickly dried my tears.♥
♥A gentle, kind, and loving touch
that seemed to hold me near.♥
♥Immediately, I felt so much better
and the day seemed brighter too.♥
♥I guess that's just the way you feel
when an Angel comforts you.♥






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Shirley Enid,s Jimmy,s Daughter (Friend) January 7, 2009