JOHN
“Hello God, I’m surprised you called me so soon,
I was having a good time kicking in my Mommies womb.
I had great plans to play with my mom and dad,
I’d wrap them around my finger and never do anything bad.”
“I’d coo and goo and smile sweetly with my eyes,
They’d pop their buttons; thinking they’d won first prize.
I’d even walk early and do all those cute tricks,
I’d potty train myself and try not to throw sticks.”
“I’d go to school and study hard to make all A’s.
I’d even help the teacher and get lots of praise.
And when I’d go to high school, I’d be a football star,
I’d even be real careful when driving the car.”
“I wanted to grow up, marry, and start a family-
And even teach my little boy how to climb a tree.
But suddenly my dream was ended: You called my name,
So I’m reporting for duty; I’m so glad I came.”
~Martha G. Holloway
October 1999
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ANGEL
We wish to our Angel
a heart that can be begiled by a flower
that the wind lifts as it passes.
If the storms break for her
may the trees shake for her
their blossoms down.
In the night that she is troubled
may a friend wake for her
so that her time be doubled,
and at the end of all loving and love,
may the Man above give her a crown.
~Author unknown
August 1999
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SUE
Little Angel Wings
If you look very close
You might be able to see
We all have them “Little Angel Wings.”
As little as they may be
I have no fear,
For the Lord has given
His angels charge over me.
I’ll be in a safer place now,
A mansion promised to me
Just imagine me with God,
and my “Little Angel Wings.”
~Anonymous
June 2008
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SCOTT
I thought that I had been forgotten
I had no name or claim to be
I was just a little soul who never existed
Or was meant to be.
Today I have been given a name
I have not been forgotten
I did exist even for a short while
Now my little soul can rest in peace
I now have a name and a claim to be.
~Denise A. Brent
November/2008
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GUY
There things on earth that we don't
understand. How can we feel such deep
love and overwhelming grief for a baby
we've never met?
Guy, we don't know why your life
was so short. But we believe you
were always in God's plan and
youwere deeply loved before you ever
came to be.
We know your birth was to remind us
how important each of us is in God's plan
and because of this your little life
has been a resounding success
We honor you.
~Phyllis Williams
August 2008
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ANGELA
A cute little girl with a smile and a nod,
You are the perfect handy work of God.
With ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes,
And a cute little turned up, button nose.
You left the world soon after your birth,
leaving a sister behind to grow up on earth.
one day she will wonder how life could have been,
had you survived and lived as her twin.
You could have played tricks on Mom and Dad,
thinking she was the one doing something bad.
or maybe trade boyfriends and steal a kiss,
and later be caught and get revenge from your sis.
You’d have so much fun all thru the years
sharing your joys and sharing your tears.
We’re sure you feel lucky to be where you are,
up there in heaven as a bright shining Star.
~Martha G. Holloway
October 1999
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Seven words for this
child's brief journey
Mysterious
gracIous
Remembered
sAcred
Cherished
speciaL
rEsting
~Rachel Exkeldamp (8 yrs old)
May2003
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SERVICE
SPECIAL MEMORIAL EVENT
Babies Footsteps
Baby's little footsteps
one day walked into our heart.
Left footprints that will never fade
and always be a part
of memories and visions that no one can erase.
We'll recognize each other
when one day face to face.
Heaven's such a special place
for little ones like you,
who quickly finished all the work
God had given you to do.
All the Angels in heaven
and God welcomed you joyfully,
We are oh so happy,
to be your family.
~Women's Relief Group
LDS Church of San Marcos
April 2009
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JARYN
Hello, my name is Jaryn
And I’am different from the rest.
My Mom tried her hardest,
to do her very best.
She had no home to take me to,
but she found a lovely dress
and chose a special little place,
to lay me down to rest.
But somewhere on the waterfront,
my mother disappeared
We searched in the town
and on the sea,
But no mother reappeared.
The Earth Angels looked everywhere,
and tried to find my mom,
but Mom was lost and all alone,
She’s lost....but I was found.
The Earth Angels saved all my things,
for mom when she comes around.
They’ll lead her here to visit me,
and they will calm her down.
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I’ll let her know this special place
is just for kids like me.
She can come whenever she wants,
to sit among our trees.
I’ll let her know I love her,
as she watches the bunnies play.
God and iIwill watch over her,
so she’ll never go astray.
She named me Jaryn and
Jaryn I will be
until she joins me up above
to share Gods love with me.
~Elissa Nola Davey,
July 1999
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