ANGEL PATH ARCHIVE

A SPECIAL PLACE

I've found a place that's safe and secure--
Free from all the pain of the world.
It's a place I call "Heaven on Earth"
with angels all around.
This place is filled with so much love
and where lots of hugs abound.
It's a magical place where strangers become friends
through a common bond of grief,
and a love that knows no end.
It's not on a map, you can't get there by car,
but look at your screen and there you are!
With a click of the mouse you hold in your hand,
You can enter this special, magical land.
Where is this place you want to know?
It's a special place...
A place called GROWW!

Cathy A Wierman
3/30/98

VENETIA IVY HABY

The smile that could brighten a room.
The grin that could change a mood.
The laugh that could soften a heart.
The eyes that showed Christ's attitude.
The face that excited a soul.
The spirit that calmed a headache.
The wink that created a giggle.
The faith that made the earth shake.
The kindness that melted a frown.
The happiness that brought out the sun.
The understanding that eased the pain.
The girl who could bring only fun.
Her savior who loved her so much
He had to bring her home.
Her loved ones have to know,
she didn't leave us alone.
She was loved by so very many
and will be missed by even more.
We will all see her in Heaven
on that beautiful golden shore.
To her friends, a loved soul-mate,
to her parents, always their baby.
We will love you forever and always,
Venetia Ivy Haby

I've Come So Far.....

April 11, 1998 - Tina

She sits in the corner eyes red and vacant...
Across the room they whisper,
"Poor thing - so much, so soon"...
Shhhh they say, she's looking...
"It's time" said the funeral director...
And, like a robot she walks into the chapel...
Her husband and son holding her arms...
It seems so long ago, that it could be yesterday...
A feeling of emptiness allows her no pain...
And then...A faint awakening...
You are really not gone,
My love has not changed...
Somehow, I can feel your hand on my shoulder...
I am almost there,
You have guided me to my "new family"...
I am like a child again,
learning...
Learning to accept that my life has changed...
I love you...

"Angel In Heaven"

Born unto me, was a dark-haired beauty,
Her skin pink and soft I knew this was unity.
"Brittney Alexandria was what she was named,
Little did I know how much she would be famed.
The doctors said she won't live long,
But I knew she had to sing a song.
A song of love,hope and strength,
For all she could reach at any length.
Although no words ever crossed her lips,
Her spirit could penetrate your heart with tiny nips.
Her eyes not very straight but of the brightest blue,
Could make anyone's heart melt-yes even you.
An angel sent from heaven just for me,
And to God I gave thanks down on my knees.
Fate would not let the doctors be wrong,
And believe me 3 years is not very long.
Everyone she knew said they could see,
That my angel in heaven would always be watching over
me.

Dedicated to the memory of Brittney Alexandria
1-24-93-3-13-96
Forever in my heart,mind and soul Love mommy.

The Obstacle in Our Path

In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and Simply walked around it. *Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been.
The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand. Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's
condition.

submitted by Rose

Heaven On-line

Theres a land where I go when I need to share
thats not on a map, yet exists everywhere
A land of names without faces, a curious place
A modern creation thats called cyber-space
Theres all sorts of people with cute litle names
Like Pookie, and Sandman and Rosebud and Flames
Some are just snobs and some are real fun
And Some of them just want to find someone
But both good and bad they all play a role
Still each one unique, but part of the whole
We talk and laugh and wonder why
We flirt and hug and sometimes cry
We cant be heard and cant be seen
Yet, there it is, right on our screen
But all in all the most curious part
Is the power it has to open our heart
To share with a stranger those things we've
concealed
Which to our closest of friends we'd never reveal
Our deepest regrets and most troubling fears
The scars in our life which bring us to
tears
What gives them the power to reach into me
and show me the truths that I never see
How do they manage to open my eyes
And make me confess the deceit and the lies
I dont understand this magical spell
But I know that without it my life would be
hell
This must have been planned by God up above
Cause theres no place on earth where you'll find as much
love
When I need direction I know I can find
An angel from heaven just waiting online

Submitted by Carrie Simpson
(Patradb)

In loving memory of my mother
Carol Simpson
February 28, 1946 - October 7, 1996

You were never supposed to leave me alone,
Not ever, but especially not now.

You were never just "mommy",
You were my best friend, the sibling I never had,
Overall, you were my entire universe.

The one I couldn’t lie to,
The one I told everything,
The one who would run out at three in the morning in the rain to get me
Burger King.

As I pick out my wedding dress I realize you should be beside me,
At fifty you belong beside me.

I need you so much more than God does,
And yet He is the one who gets to hug you and hold your hand.

You have brought me crashing to the end of my innocence,
Not by want, but by necessity.

And here I stand against the rest of my life, without you and alone.
I see your face, and I hear your voice, yet I need to feel you beside me.

I am no longer whole without you,
But a lost lingering child.

You said you’d always be here, and you’re not, yet how can I hate you?
I know you are as angry as I am that we can’t be together.

And just because your heart stopped doesn’t mean you can’t love me.
I just hope that you can feel my love radiating back up to you, as you sit
above me looking down.

You were always my whole life, as you still are.
You will always be "mommy",
No matter where you are.

I saw a crumpled butterfly emerge
From out a pale green satin chrysalis
And as it paused, a fresh life seemed to surge
Through all its form and with the bliss
Of this new birth into a sunlit world
It rose and flew enraptured through the fields.

It rested where the lilac buds uncurled --
A strange enchanting potion each bloom yields
To so entice the bees into its heart!
The fragrant clusters whisper one by one:
"Come down and drink, Oh Butterly, then dart
Aloft; go high and higher to the sun."

"Re-Birth from Grief" is one of many written by Hope Hollinshead whose collection of writings during her high school and college years were published and copyrighted by her father in 1942. The book is "The Oak and other Poems". Linda Mangarella, Hope's cousin, submits this beautiful poem in her memory. She died at the age of 20. It was published by the Albion Press, Albion, Michigan.

12-18-1997 written by rodney m. johnson (conpnut)

God Gives Us Friends as His Greatest Gift

God gave us the seasons -- each with its own beauty and reason, each meant to
bring us a blessing, a joy, and a feeling of love.

God gave us dreams -- each with its own secret, each sent to give us feelings
of inspiration, hope, and tranquility.

God gave us the sunshine, the rainbows and the rain, the beauty and freedom of
nature to teach us the wisdom of gentle acceptance.

God gave us miracles in our hearts and lives, little things that happen to
remind us we're alive.

God gave us the ability to face each new day with courage, wisdom, and a smile
from knowing that whatever sorrow or pain we face, He abides with us securely
in our hearts.

Most of all, God gave us friends to teach us about love and to guide us
through this world, always available to help us forward towards a greater
understanding and a greater sharing and giving of love.
(-- Author: Regina Hill)

Thank you for letting me count you as one of my friends.

Gina

As The Rain Falls

As the rain falls
My mind starts to wonder
I lie there and cry as I think of you and all others
It is so hard to belive you are gone
So as the rain falls
My eyes are red and teary
I wonder why did you go
I was here for you but I guess it did not show
So as the rain falls
I realize it is now to late
Too late to tell you I love you
Too late to tell you I'm here
Too late to give you a hug and ask you whats going on in your life
So as the rain falls
I regret that we never became friends
I know that eventually the rain will pass and the sun will shine again
but till then I guess I am just stuck here in the rain

By Janina
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YOU AND ME
Written By: Nicole Inahara 2-23-98

Mom, just a little note,
to say,
I love you more and more
with each passing day.

Even though we argue,
and sometimes we fight,
you always seem to know
just how to make things right.

I've put you through hell,
and I've given you pain
still your always there
to guide me through the pouring rain.

I don't know what I'd do,
without you to lean on,
but I realize you need me too
now that someone we love is gone.

When dad was taken away
we received pain and sorrow
but if we stand by each other
I'm sure we'll see a brighter tomorrow.

So, if you ever need someone
to stick by your side,
I'll be the one which
in whom you may confide....

And remember, I LOVE YOU!!!

SPECIAL FRIENDS
Date: 98-02-24 02:41:01 EST

We open our hearts and welcome in
all the beautiful thoughts of aspecial friend.

The magic of friendship can turn
raindrops to rainbows, clouds into
sunshine, too, like the very special
friendship I'm so glad to share
with you.

Our friendship is like a flower
from the little seeds that grow
with kindness, warmth and caring
into the nicest feelings we know.

Seasons come and seasons go,
you're still the nicest friend I know.

Isn't it nice that friendship brought
the two of us together, cause
friends may come and friends may go
but we'll be friends forever.

We can not see tomorrow for it lies
around the bend, but we make
today more precious when we share
it with a friend.

Warm thoughts, a happy heart,
a bright and sunny touch....
special notes from friend to
friend, brings so very much.

FRIENDS
Date: 98-02-24

Close together or far apart,
there's a warm and special place
for you always in my heart

You're very special and you'll
always be a part of all that's
special to me.

When I think of sunny day's,
loving ways and kindness too, then
naturally my heart is filled
with special thoughts of you.

Many people fill our lives, yet there
are so few, who seem to touch
our hearts in a warm way....
like you do.

If I had a single flower everytime
I think of you.... I'd walk in a
garden my whole life through.

FAR APART
Written By: Nicole Inahara 2-23-98

I am always here to understand you.

I am always here to laugh with you.

I am always here to cry with you.

I am always here to talk with you.

I am always here to think with you.

I am always here to plan with you.

Even though we are far apart.........

.......I am always here to love you.