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Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2007-12-17 09:57 PM

Emma

No one should die on Christmas
That happiest time of the year.
You know we love her, Jesus
And want to keep her here.

She has heard you calling and
Has answered to her name.
But don't take her on Christmas
If it is all the same.

I know you'll do what's best, Lord
But we have loved her so;
And any day but Christmas
We're prepared to let her go.

We've prayed that she could stay, Lord
But that is not to be.
The doctors say this Christmas is
The last she'll ever see.

We could not give her up, Lord
This child beyond compare,
If we were not so certain
That you will meet her there.

Please have her Grandma waiting
With dear ones by her side,
And even if it's Christmas
By your will we'll abide.

By: Joyce 12/17/07 {Emma is sixteen and fighting a battle she cannot win.A friend's child.}

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2007-12-17 10:34 PM

Dear Joyce,

I know this pain. I've lost too many on certain
celebratory days of others' birth days...
I will pray for this little Emma...
for I have an Emily, and know her worth in gold.

K

RogueandPoet
Member

since 2007-06-04

Posts 126
Oregon

2 posted 2007-12-18 01:11 AM

A beautiful sentiment.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

3 posted 2007-12-18 01:32 AM

I have no words
God Bless Her

Kahlil
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since 2003-04-12

Posts 1881

4 posted 2007-12-18 09:28 AM

Soft and gentle pleadings from a prayerful heart.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful writing.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2007-12-18 10:46 AM

Joyce Oh Joyce~
I will pray that if He calls an angel named Emma that He will let her get her wings after Christmas~

I ask that He send love and comfort to Emma and her family~

They are blessed to have a loving friend like you~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

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USA

6 posted 2007-12-18 11:35 AM

nice read

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

7 posted 2007-12-18 11:38 AM

Joyce, I am sending my love and healing hugs for sweet sixteen Emma. This is sad beyond sad. I too. am praying that the Lord will allow her to stay beyond Christmas before taking her back Home and that the angel surround her giving her peace and comfort.

A gentle, compassionate write.

Love and healing hugs to all,

Linda

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

8 posted 2007-12-18 12:47 PM

Thank you, all of my poet Angels. Love, Joyce

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

9 posted 2007-12-18 01:42 PM

Tender words you have penned for Emma...I hope prayers are answered...James

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

10 posted 2007-12-18 06:23 PM

Oh, dear Joyce, what a sad sad song you sing here. Our Lord of Heavens hears your prayer I am sure.
Jesus please give this young girl Emma your healing touch, we trust.
Love,
Margherita

TomMark
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since 2007-07-27

Posts 2133
LA,CA

11 posted 2007-12-18 07:34 PM

Dear Joyce, I'll pray for the little girl and  A very beautiful poem.

One of my dearest friend is dying of cancer now. If every year she was smiling a big sunshine smile and sang angelically  and played the most beautiful piano, this Christmas she will be quiet in her bed struggling her life with his cancer suffering husband. She is too weak( and painful to talk to anyone.

Love and hugs to you.
we  shall Cherish life minutes by minutes.
Tom

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

12 posted 2007-12-18 08:36 PM

Thank you all for reading and for praying for our Emma. Love, Joyce

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

13 posted 2007-12-19 11:35 PM

This poem made me cry, Joyce. My daughter died the day before Mother's Day. I so
hope your prayer is answered. Peace to you.
Ida

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

14 posted 2007-12-20 02:21 AM

I'm sorry I made you cry. I have lost loved ones on special days also and it is always a sad reminder. Love, joyce

Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28

Posts 2187
Oregon

15 posted 2007-12-20 02:32 AM

A challenge it seems, but Emma is ever secure in the light and love of Christmas past, present, and future. I wish you all peace and joy in Him where we live and move and have our being as children of the Light.

My wish for you--these things this Christmas! Loving arms around you and Emma and her family. ~ Karen

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