This page is dedicated to the memory of my
parents, Bea and Ed Sturtevant; my aunt and uncle,
Donna and Maurice Sturtevant; my cousin's son,
Gregory Bartlome;my friend, Carlene Newman;my son-in-law's father, Karl F. Osborne Sr. my
godchild's son, Travis Payne:
and my grandson Frederick R.Osborne.
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 this from
Heaven, where I dwell with God above. Where there's
no more tears or sadness. There is just eternal love.
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
thru, 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 is so much 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. So I will be beside you every day and
week and year, And when you're sad I'm standing there
to wipe away each tear. And when you lie in bed at
night, the days chores put to flight, God and I are
close 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. So 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 over, I am closer to you now than I
ever was before. And to my very many friends, trust
that God knows what's best.
I'm still not far away from you; I'm just beyond the
crest.
There are 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 is in sorrow or pain,
Then you can say to God at night, "My day was not in
vain." And now I am contented that my life was
worthwhile, knowing that 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 walkng down the street And you have
me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps, only
half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle
breeze, or the wind upon your face, That's me giving
you a 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.
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