My First Christmas In Heaven

A friend of mine gave this to me the year that my grandmother passed away. Two years later I flew into New York and posted copies of it that I had made all over Ground Zero. I gave it to anyone who I saw crying at the make-shift memorial sites. This year I shared it with someone who means a great deal to me, someone who lost a loved one earlier this year.

Whatever you may or may not believe in, if you've lost someone, ever, I hope that you can find comfort in what these words convey.

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,

even though I am so far away, we really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, loved ones. You know I hold you dear.

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 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 blessings or the love He has for you.

So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.

Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.