WERE IT NOT FOR THE ANGELS

Angels surround me, as I sit by her side
Watching and waiting for her final goodbye….
I wonder if anyone else ever feels
That what they are living isn’t possibly real.

I look at my mother and I see her dear face
I know she has finally finished this race ---
Her time of beginnings is closely at hand
I hear the faint sounds of the angelic band ---

I sense there are angels all over this place
I know this for sure, when I look on her face
She glows from within – Like a fire burning bright
She’s halfway to Heaven, where there always is Light…

There’s fountains, and mountains, and countrysides
Mansions and cities, and plenty besides ---
To keep her contented and also busy
So time passes quickly, until she sees me!!

My angel will linger, after she leaves her shell
To continually watch, when I don’t watch myself
Were it not for the angels God sends to us all
I wouldn’t be able to answer this call….

But WE sit beside her, surround her with love,
So she can go freely to God up above ---
The presence of angels is so comforting
My ears hear their songs – as to her, they now sing

As I leave behind what was once most of me
My eyes are wide open – I finally see
My loss is God’s gain – It is so evident
So painful in parting – Yet, so Heaven sent…..

© 1999 Dorothy Womack ** Dedicated to Brenda Race and her mother, Frances Willmart

SHE DOESN'T KNOW ME

She doesn't know me anymore - Doesn't recognize my face ---
This woman who carried me and raised me now cannot seem to place
Just where it is she knows me from nor how I came to be ---
The truth of this realization is simply crushing me ---
I understand the illness is taking her away --
From me - and those who love her - We cannot make her stay
But something deep inside me still grieves each days goes by ---
For she is yet my mother even though I know she tries
To make sense out of nothing - Her life - Now lost to me -
It hurts so bad because I love her - And she doesn't even know me.....
© 1999 Dorothy Womack **Written for Brenda Race

MOMMA

Momma don't go - Momma please stay
I cannot handle you leaving this way
I long to find you again in this life
Before you depart to that world without strife
Momma, I love you - I hope you know this
Each time that I touch you and in every kiss
I want you to notice how much I love you
And how I will grieve when your days are through
Momma, remember, I did all I could
To help all my family know God as they should
I never rejected those values for man
But walked in God's Presence and took a strong stand
For all that is Holy, Righteous and Good
I did this for Jesus - And Momma? You should
Know always I'll love you - In my heart, you can see
The love is Eternal between you and me...
So, Momma, I guess it is time to depart
I feel that you're leaving deep down in my heart
But please remember your value to ME --
And I will remember how much YOU loved me.......
© 1999 Dorothy Womack ** Dedicated to Brenda Race

I JUST WANT YOU NEAR ME

Where have you gone? My innocent one
I look for you often - Yet you never come
My heart has grown weary, waiting, you see
Only once more - Your face, near to me
Would bring my heart joy and laughter again
For you are my child - My wandering friend
I miss your caress, your nearness so dear
Times passes quickly - Year after year
I endure often changes I cannot control
Although it's not showing, I still have a soul
Your love can still reach me - Even when words cannot
I just want you near me - To not be forgot
For soon I am going away from your sight
I'll dwell in the sunshine of God's Holy Light
I want you to take note of each little thing
That tells you I'm with you - and confidence bring
In knowing I've risen - Just like Christ, the Lord
He's given me treasures this world can't afford
So while I still linger, alone on this bed ---
Please won't you come near me and just lay your head
Upon me, and hold me - Like I once held you
Speak peacefully to me, and maybe sing too
Yes, I'm bound for Glory - It's not far away
I just want you near me - Once more...For a day......
© 1999 Dorothy Womack ** Dedicated to Brenda Race and Frances Willmart

MY TIME

It's time for me to leave you - My journey, now is done,
Although I know you'll miss me - You must, with life, go on
You have so much still waiting before God calls you Home
So many hurting people will come to know the One
Who saved them all from judgment and brought new life to ALL
That would but only seek Him - Upon His Name, would call
Life here holds much abundance for you, my little one,
Although my life is ending - Your life has just begun!!
I will go on to Heaven and I will meet you there
When your work, too, has ended - We'll climb those Golden Stairs
So, please don't spend your lifetime in grieving over me
For although separated - I'm still ALIVE!! You see....
And I will live forever within your human heart
There is a bond between us not even death could part.
I'm looking to my future - But to your own, as well
I've lived out every reason as near as I can tell
That God sent me here to learn of - and to leave something in return
No better gift I know of than my own CHILD, to turn
The hard times into blessings - The cruel into good -
Go forward with your life here because you know you should
And do not ask the questions which have no answers found
Just know in all situations, God's Word cannot be bound
For I have found great FREEDOM in setting my spirit free!!
So you remember this whenever you have your mind on me ---
And remember, too, I LOVE YOU - Without reason, need or rhyme
So let not your heart be troubled -----
Just know that this is MY TIME.........
© 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Marsha Penington and Brenda Race

TRAPPED AND FREED

I'm trapped in a body I cannot control
Although you can't see it - I still have a soul
I also have feelings and thoughts in my head
Please do not treat me as though I were dead

For I am still dwelling in this house made of clay
I wait for deliverance to come forth each day
As you come and visit - Be careful to know
My spirit can sense you, wherever you go

Your eyes are withholden from seeing inside
My real personality and where I abide
Yet I know your movements - each word that you say
Nothing escapes me in the course of a day

I may be unable to express who I am
But I am still in here - I'm still a human!!
And therefore deserving of kindness and care
Please do not treat me as though I'm not there

For one day, all shackles and chains will just snap
My spirit will soar freely - God's Angels will clap
I'll wing up to Heaven and wait for you there
Where all dwell in peace and there isn't a care

From the world, I've transcended - and now I go free
Please focus on this when you think upon me
And know that I love you, wherever you're at
Because Christ has freed me - I am no longer trapped!!

And one day, you'll see me, completely restored
Whole and entire - with all my rewards
For enduring a life, without living at all ---
My sacrifice great - My suffering, small

When compared with the Christ One, who truly did give
All that He had, so that others could live ---
And knowing the traps that were once set for me
I cannot describe what it means to be free!!

Just know that I'm dancing - in Paradise, found
A place of belonging - I'm no longer bound -
And you, my dear loved one - Don't worry for me
For I've found the morning - I'm finally FREE!!

© 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Marsha Penington, Brenda Race and Frank Crane
 

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Here are some sites which are a must see if you are looking for information on Alzheimer's or just need to find a very special friend...all written by very special people!

PASSAGE INTO PARADISE by DOROTHY WOMACK
A Year to Remember by Brenda Parris Sibley
Alzheimers Outreach by Marsha Penington
Empowering Caregivers by Gail Mitchell

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