Monday 11 April 2011

Goodbye

Sarah...1937-2011.
Ann is a good friend of Sarah and John and when John died she did a wonderful poem in his memory I used it on the page just before his funeral.(such a short 6 months ago) I have just received one that she has done in memory of Sarah, so I thought I would share it with you as well.   It kind of describes her love of life. The picture I have put on is not a particularly good one but it shows her wonderful smile that captivated everyone.

SARAH.
Where shall we find her ?
The voice that is the morning breeze,
whispering through the pollen laden trees,
Soft as the hair on butterflies and bees
Yet firm as Edinburgh rock
Deep as a Caladonian Loch

Where shall we find her ?A mind to mediate and analyse
Is never still and never dies,
Multitudinous friendship ties
Leaves us with a wealth of memories
Enduring as the timeless seas.

Where shall we find her ?
In any face that saw her smile
"Come and stay a while,
Don't take an inch we'll give a mile,"
Such generosity of heart
Sets her apart

We'll never find her like again
Unless we look amongst the trees,
The meadows full of butterflies and bees
The birds that swoop and glide with ease
And peck the nuts and fruit and seeds.
Don't look for her that's where she'll be,
with John.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow around 1.30pm.

Love one Another.

15 comments:

  1. What a wonderful tribute to a good friend. Brings tears to my eyes. Know that she is happy to be reunited again with John and looking down on you all ~ a new bright star in the sky!

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  2. The poem is beautiful. You are in my thoughts an prayers. Sending lots of Love and Hugs your way!

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  3. You are all absolutely in our prayers Sybil. ((((hugs)))) Sorry that you have had to endure so much loss over this past year. Thank goodness for the gospel which teaches us that we can be together again. I send lots of love and comforting hugs. xxoo

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  4. Wishing you strength today (Tuesday), and all days to come as you try to come to terms with the loss of Sarah. Beautiful tribute.

    You're in my thoughts today,
    Guido

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  5. My dearest Sybil! You know that I will be there in mind and spirit as you say goodbye to your beloved sister. I am so thankful for the memory of meeting her and John whilst they were both together and delighting in each other's company. Who was to know then what was ahead of them? I'm so glad they didn't. It is heartbreaking for you and othrs, but, just see them all together now, wishing you peace and happiness; which they are now experiencing in heaven.
    May God bless you and help you through this day.
    Love always
    Jeanie xxxx
    p.s. The poem encapsulated her beautifully!

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  6. lovely tribute sybil. in my thoughts,tc love mort xx

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  7. Again, I send my sincere sympathy to you and Margaret. Such a sad time for you. But just know that Sarah is happy now and at peace. One day you will see her again.
    Love you, dear friend.

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  8. I too send prayers and hugs Sybil for you and yours.What a beautiful poem and what a beautiful smiling face too,your Dear friend has.Thankyou for sharing it with us all.God be with you all today and in the future.Sarah is in a far far better place,no more pain.Love you loads.Take Care God Bless Kath xx

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  9. Dear Sybil you have been in my prayers. I know this loss is extra hard to bear coming so soon after saying goodbye to John. My heart goes out to you. May God bless and comfort you.

    I just know that Sarah is so happy to be united with her JOhn. Life is eternal. They are not gone.... just away for a while.
    Thank you for your love and support for me. It is very hard but I will get through this with all the love and prayers. Thank you dear.

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  10. It is night here. I have been thinking of you all day. My prayers and love are with you.
    Hugs, Lura

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  11. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely lady.

    My heart goes out to you Sybil. Stay strong and be reassured you will be together again in a much better place.

    Hugs

    Sheilagh
    xx

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  12. Sybil honey you are always always in my thoughts and prayers. Honey my heart is breaking for you, Beth and Margaret but I know that Sarah is smiling at her John now.
    What a tremendous loss for all of you so soon after John. I just hate the miles that seperate us but there is not a day or too many minutes that I am not thinking of my dear Sybil in the lovely little village of Box.
    Please take care of you and give Margaret my love too
    Maggie

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  13. PS
    I think this picture is lovely of Sarah and I wish I could of met her. She is beautiful like you and Margaret.
    This poem is so sweet and so glad you shared it with us.
    You are loved my dear Sybil
    Maggie

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  14. I'm thinking of you all Sybil and I love the photo. It certainly captures Sarah's wonderful smile.

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  15. Hey sweet friend I think of you so often wondering how your doing.
    So wish I could talk to you! Will try to send you a note tonight before I go to bed
    Love ya
    Maggie

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