Need some help

I wrote on Friday asking for prayers for my uncle. Thank you all for your prayers, but unfortunately he passed away last night.

I am looking all over for a poem or a psalm entitled "Don't" It talks about not being upset over the death and to remember that the suffering is over and so forth. Does anyone know this, or know where I might be able to find it. thank you so much

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I dont know the poem, but I just want to say I am sorry for your loss. :

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Im so sorry for your loss

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Is this it? I'm sorry to hear about your uncle

Friend, please don't mourn for me

I'm still here, though you don't see.

I'm right by your side each night and day

and within your heart I long to stay.



My body is gone but I'm always near.

I'm everything you feel, see or hear.

My spirit is free, but I'll never depart

as long as you keep me alive in your heart.



I'll never wander out of your sight-

I'm the brightest star on a summer night.

I'll never be beyond your reach-

I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.



I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around

and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.

I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,

The clear cool water in a quiet pond.



I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,

The first warm raindrop that April will bring.

I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,

and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.



When you start thinking there's no one to love you,

you can talk to me through the Lord above you.

I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,

and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.



I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep

and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.

I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.

Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!



Author Unknown

Message edited 11/20/2005 4:45:46 PM.

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Oh no, Im so sorry.

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I'm so sorry.

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I am so sorry for your loss

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I am sorry for your loss.

This is the poem I thought you meant.



Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a 1,000 winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sun on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled light
I am the soft star that shines at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there; I did not die.

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Soo sorry to hear about your loss....
Just wanted to send you

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Im so so so sorry! i lost my Uncle in April. It was a tough time for my family as I imagine your family is now suffering at his loss. I will have you all in my prayers!

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I think this may be the poem you are talking about (I'm a funeral director & just had a family pick this today for their cards)

I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard him call;

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way;

I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss;

Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much;

Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seems all to brief;

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

Author: Linda Jo Jackson


ETA:Jacquie....if this is not it, FM me & I will try to help you find it....we have a book with 100's of poems in it at work....Val

Message edited 11/20/2005 9:50:31 PM.

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Bumping for Jacquie!

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I'm so sorry

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I'm so sorry for your loss...

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Im so sorry