For Andrea and Family

No matter how old we grow to be,
We can never forget that precious knee.
Where we learned to stand and speak and pray,
And the wonder of doing things God’s way.

And we never get ready to say "Goodbye."
Even knowing our grief and loss brings a sigh.
It’s different from this old world’s lament,
When we know that a Faith found its fulfillment.

We grieve not as the world would do.
We know the day we are coming to,
When happy reunions shall greet our eyes
Heaven, blest Heaven, there in the skies!

©Joan Clifton Costner
9~2~05