Thursday, March 19, 2009

Thinking of YOU!


We do not need a special day
To bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you
Are very hard to find.

Each morning when we awake,
We know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As we try to carry on.

Our hearts still ache with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.

Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly;
In death we love you still,

There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear.
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.

We hold you close within our hearts;
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
~ Author unknown~

9 comments:

Aunt Tiff said...

What do I say?...the poem is beautiful, your strength amazes me, and my heart aches for you!

Jami said...

That is beautuful! You are amazing and I admire you. Watching you has really strengthened my testimony. Thank you!!

Deni said...

Elisa,

I think of you and your family often. I can't imagine the heartache you must feel to have lost your little girl.

Please know that you will be in my prayers.

- Deni

cturley said...

Very nice poem. I miss my friend and always thinking of her and you guys and what you are going throu.

The Reidheads said...

That poem rings so true..even after 10 1/2 years and I know it will forever! You are AMAZING! I think of you often and what those first few years are like...hang in there..love ya!

beantater said...

We think about Carissa every day - you can share your "secret tears" with us any time.

Ginger said...

Wow.. You really are amazing. I feel so blessed to have you for a friend.

The Ulrich Clan said...

Thinking of you! I love the poem...it speaks the truth. Let's get together again soon. Maybe go to the temple.
Lots of Love,
Sarah

charmort said...

I love that picture of Carissa! I haven't seen it before. We think of you and her often.