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Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

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Washington State

0 posted 2008-07-31 12:24 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'll agree 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 its Christmas
By your will we abide.

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

Emma Epilogue

She didn't die on Christmas, Lord
In answer to our prayer.
To let her go at Christmas-time
We thought we could not bear.

She stayed with us through winter
And watched with us for spring.
It was in the last days of July
She left on Angel's wing.

This Christmas will be lonely, Lord,
Our Emma won't be here.
We're so thankful that you let her stay
Through Christmas-time last year.

We made a few more memories,
Though some were bitter/sweet,
We pray enough to last until
In your own time we meet.

By: Joyce 7/31/08

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1 posted 2008-07-31 12:53 PM

Yo dear Joyce,

These are two well written sad poems. It's always sad when young people die.

Love Bobby

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2008-07-31 12:56 PM

Thank you bobby. Love, Joyce

Marchmadness
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So. El Monte, California

3 posted 2008-07-31 03:03 PM

So sad, Joyce. My daughter died in May 2000.
I think she hung on that long because she wanted to see the beginning of the new millenium.
Ida

Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16

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Realm of Supernatural

4 posted 2008-07-31 03:25 PM

You're right Joyce, no one should ever die on Christmas. I am glad that she lived for christmas, and all of you got to share the every last moments. I am sorry for your loss and I hope you start to feel better in Time.

Ida, I am sorry for you as well.

Tender and Sad write Joyce!

ARCTIC WIND

Joyce Johnson

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Washington State

5 posted 2008-07-31 05:31 PM

This was not my daughter but a precious little neighbor and I lost my son in 1999 before he got to see the millenium. Remember when everyone was worrying about everything not working when the millenium rolled around? I asked him what he thought and he said "There won't be a problem. They have known it was coming and have surely worked out all of the problems. He was very smart my son, but he missed seeing his words come true. I too am sorry about the loss of your daughter. Only a mother knows how it hurts. Love, Joyce

OwlSA
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6 posted 2008-08-01 01:19 PM

Tears and hugs

- Owl

Paul Wilson

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United States

7 posted 2008-08-02 02:59 PM

Joyce...Very tenderly written. At least her family got to be with her and make a few more memories. I sure they were very thankful for that last Christmas...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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8 posted 2008-08-02 06:19 PM

I'm so choked up right now I can scarcely write a reply. Joyce, I felt that you would one day be writing an epilogue of sort one day when I read the original. I had wondered how Emma was fairing. The loss of a child affects all who knew them. You truly are a wonderful ~ and compassionate ~ poetess.

You also having lost a son, and Ida, a daughter, saddens me as well. You both illustrate that life must go on and I admire how you both have displayed the courage to continue yours with such grace.

My love to Emma's family. Her Light will forevver shine on.

Love,

Linda

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

9 posted 2008-08-02 07:39 PM

Thank you everyone. Your love and sensitivity shows. Love, Joyce

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