God’s Garden
God looked around His garden
And He found an empty place
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your precious face
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest;
God’ s Garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew you’ d never ever
Get well on earth again.
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered ” Peace be thine ”
Then He took you up to Heaven
With Hands so gentle and kind.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God welcomed you home.
Author Unknown
We weren’t prepared for you to leave our lives so soon. We thought such a special young man could such have a positive impact on this earth but then in your short life you did accomplish that didn’t you? I don’t think we’ll ever fully know the number of lives that were changed because of you. People you didn’t even meet but knew your story; knew the strength and dignity and faith with which you fought this battle to the end. People who saw an example of what a loving son, a devoted husband, a caring dad and a loyal friend should be. You will never be forgotten, Russel, not just because memories of you live on in our hearts but a little piece (or example) of the way you lived will live on through each of us.
Uncle Steve and I love you. Be at peace in God’s loving arms.
