FOR OUR NATALIE

And the Lord spoke unto you
He said, "Do not be afraid my children,
I am a kind and passionate God."
Somehow their child of 18 years
Looked up at His face and smiled.
He opened his arms and welcomed her.
Mother and Father cried as they let their darling rest.
God beckoned and without a whimper,
The child slipped quietly from the longing arms of her parents
To the outstretched arms
Of all those who went before her.

On the day her body was laid to rest,
The sky opened up and cried God's tears.
For He knew what promise she had,
And the promise her parents dreamed.
Even those who never met her,
Knew this child was special.

And as the celebration of her life began,
The child, in God's arms looked down onto her parents.
To assure them she would be well cared for,
The sun smiled and warmed the small gathering.
She now understood her reason for being.
And as time heals,
She will teach those who mourn her.

Natalie's mom and dad