DEDICATED TO JASMINE FAITH ROGERS;
OUR TREASURE IN HEAVEN
Read at Jasmines funeral on July 16, 1999
Written and Read by her mother, Michelle
Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength... Psalm 8:2
Jasmine Faith came quietly into our lives and quietly left. She taught me about the sanctity of human life and to appreciate the precious time we are granted with those we love. Jasmine lived her life with strength and grace. She simply was who she was without pretentions. With strength of spirit, she held onto every minute of life in the womb, in spite of her physical limitations. Her kicks and movements were strong and sweet. During times of prayer and worship, I could feel her dance in the presence of the Lord. When she was born, she lingered only for a few moments. Our eyes met during that brief "hello and goodbye." I could see the sweet peace of eternal joy reflecting in her eyes. It was the kind of peace that only comes from the Lord. She did not kick, cry or fight to remain in a body that would not allow her to express her sweet personality and strenght of spirit. With quiet grace and dignity, she silently answered the call of Jesus and left us for Heaven.
I do not regret the life of Jasmine Faith. I would not trade one minute of her brief time with us. I do not mourn for her because her life consists only of joy. She will never know suffering, grief or pain. I mourn for my loss of a child, for all the "could have been's" and "never to be's." I mourn because my daughter, Jordan, will never laugh and play with her little sister. I mourn for the loss of my role as mother, nurturer and comforter. I mourn because I am lonely for her presence.
I am grateful that the Lord entrusted me with the gift of Jasmine's life. I am grateful for all the lessons learned in faith, love and sacrifice because of her presence. I am grateful because through her life I have learned to rely on God and not on circumstances for joy and peace.
Matthew 6:21 says, "For where your treasure is there your heart will be also." Our lives on earth are so short and fleeting in comparison to eternity, whether we live for nine months or ninty years. I invested in Jasmine's life here on earth, but she couldn't stay. Her mission here was so short yet meaningful. When she left, she took a piece of my heart with her. I have hope in this, that when my earthly mission is through, I will be reunited with my daughter for eternity. Jasmine is my treasure in Heaven.
With Love, Mommy |
