• Registered: Fri, 06 Apr 2007
  • Posts: 79

Topic: My First Christmas in Heaven

Hello,

This is my first Christmas withot my precious Dad and I am trying to do my best to honour his life by emmulating the goodness that was with him until the end of his days.  Although I am not a very religious person, I do consider myself very spiritual.  I believe that my Dad is with his family this year, catching up... I know it sounds silly, but it is my way of getting through the season.  On a particularly sad day I happened upon this poem and thought I'd share it in the event that it might bring a little comfort.

Peace to you all and may you feel the arms of your loved one embracing you this holiday season and always.

Missing U


My First Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas Trees
Around the world below
With tiny lights
Like heaven's stars
Reflecting on the snow
The sight is so spectacular
Please wipe away that tear
For I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year
I hear the many Christmas songs
That people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare
With the Christmas choir up here
I have no words to tell you
The joy their voices bring
For it is beyond description
To hear the angels sing
I know how much you miss me
I see the pain inside your heart
But I am not so far away
We really aren't apart
So be happy for me dear ones
You know I hold you dear
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year
I send you each a special gift
From my heavenly home above
I send you each a memory of
My undying love
After all "love" is the gift
More precious than pure gold
It was always most important
In the stories Jesus told
Please love and keep each other
As my Father said to do
For I can't count the blessing
Or love he has for each of you
So have a Merry Christmas
And wipe away that tear
Remember I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

~ Author Unknown

2 Reply by Lisa Ann (edited by Lisa Ann Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:26:25)

  • From: Bath, Pennsylvania
  • Registered: Sun, 02 Sep 2007
  • Posts: 113

Re: My First Christmas in Heaven

Missing U,
Thank you for sharing the poem with us, it is truly beautiful and comforting. I too have had to spend my first Christmas without my precious Dad. I never even had the time to give this holiday any thought this year, couldn't leave Dad to go buy gifts, wouldn't decorate, and just knew he wasn't going to be here. Christmas was always Dad's favorite time of year growing up as kids. He loved to give and he loved to put smiles on everyone's faces. Our Christmas's were the best and will always remain so clear in my memories. I am missing Dad as much as you are missing yours. You are in my thoughts too, as you helped me so much just being here to listen to me.
Much Love,
Lisa

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  • Registered: Sat, 23 Jun 2007
  • Posts: 3

Re: My First Christmas in Heaven

I also thank you for this poem.  In my case it was my son I lost to cc last April at the age of 24.  Christmas was his favorite time of year, and even in March when he was diagnosed I began worrying how our family would make it through the holidays without him.  Shaun was so at peace during those last weeks.  He made us promise to get counseling when he was gone.  He made all his own final arrangements.  As depressed as I still get, I think of Shaun's courage and I'm so proud of him.  And I can picture him getting reacquainted with his beloved grandmother, and cheering us on down here.