Sunday, April 06, 2008

In Memory of Grandma Martha


Martha Zelda Fairchild Kruse 12/7/09-4/6/08


We received the call this afternoon that Grandma has passed and is now enjoying her reunion with Grandpa Harry at the gates of Heaven. What a joyous day for her! In my grief at missing her, I want to honor her not with words of my own, but with songs, poems or parts of those that feel special to me when I think of her. They are ones I've collected over the past couple of weeks.

Come To Jesus ~Chris Rice~
Weak and wounded sinner Lost and left to die
O, raise your head, for love is passing by
Come to Jesus. Come to Jesus.
Come to Jesus and live!
And with your final heartbeat Kiss the world goodbye
Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side,and
Fly to Jesus. Fly to Jesus.
Fly to Jesus and live!


Be Not Afraid ~Hymn~
If you pass through raging waters in the sea
You shall not drown.
If you walk amid the burning flames
You shall not be harmed.
If you stand before the pow'r of hell
And death is at your side,
Know that I am with you through it all.
CHORUS:
Be not afraid; I go before you always,
Come, follow Me and I will give you rest.

Forever With The Lord ~Hymn~
So when my latest breath breaks through the veil of pain,
By death I shall escape from death, and life eternal gain.
That resurrection word, that shout of victory:
Once more, “Forever with the Lord!”
Amen, so let it be!

Go Rest High On That Mountain ~Vince Gill~
Oh, how we cried the day you left us.
We gathered round your grave to grieve.
Wish I could see the angels' faces,
when they hear your sweet voice sing.
CHORUS:
Go rest high on that mountain
Son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a-shoutin
'Love for the Father and the Son



THE BUTTERFLY ~ Author Unknown~
Spread your wings and fly butterfly! Your beauty has touched us all.
Your wings so very delicate, but your spirit conquers all.
You’ve given us so much on earth, but God now reclaims his prize.
Spread your wings and fly butterfly! Let your colors brighten the sky.
We will miss you dearly, but your transition is complete.
Your wings are now an angel’s, to your Savior go to meet.
Spread your wings and FLY, butterfly!


Holes in the Floor of Heaven ~Colin Raye~
'Cos there's holes in the floor of Heaven,
and her tears are pouring down.
That's how you know she's watching,
wishing she could be here now.
And sometimes if you're lonely,
just remember she can see.
There's holes in the floor of Heaven,
and she's watching over you and me.



HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST
~Author Unknown~
God saw she was getting tired, and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around her and whispered, "Come with me."
With tear-filled eyes we watched her suffer and fade away.
Although we loved her deeply, we could not make her stay.
A Golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best.



NO TEARS PAST THE GATE~ Author Unknown ~
Someone new has entered our eternal home above.
The heavenly gate has opened wide to welcome the one you love.
We cannot help the tears that fall-our hearts need time to grieve
When earthly life has ended and a loved one has to leave.
Yet even in the saddest time, we know our Savior lives,
And we can trust completely in the promise that he gives.
That in a glad reunion with the Lord, our loved ones wait
To welcome us in joy with no more tears beyond the gate!



Until we meet at the Gate - I love you and miss you Grandma!


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