I’m Still Here

Friend, please don’t mourn for me
I’m still here, though you don’t see.
I’m right by your side each night and day
And within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I’m always near.
I’m everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I’ll never depart
As long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I’ll never wander out of your sight-
I’m the brightest star on a summer night.
I’ll never be beyond your reach-
I’m the warm moist sand when you’re at the beach.

I’m the colourful leaves when Autumn’s around
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I’m the beautiful flowers of which you’re so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I’m the first bright blossom you’ll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I’m the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
And you’ll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there’s no one to love you,
You can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I’ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
And you’ll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I’m the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I’m the smile you see on a baby’s face.
Just look for me, friend, I’m every place!

Author Unknown

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The Final Flight

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the end of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life’s been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’ touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

Author: Unknown

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O merciful Father, who have wonderfully fashioned man in your own image, and have made his body to be a temple of the Holy Spirit, sanctify, we pray you, our doctors and nurses and all those whom you have called to study and practice the arts of healing the sick and the prevention of disease and pain. Strengthen them in body and soul, and bless their work, that they may give comfort to those for whose salvation your Son became Man, lived on this earth, healed the sick, and suffered and died on the Cross. Amen.

When I falter, give me courage.
When I tire, renew my strength.
When I weaken because I’m human,
Inspire me on to greater length.

If doctors and patients become demanding,
And days are too short for all my duty,
Help me remember I chose to serve,
To do so with grace, and spiritual beauty.

In humility, Lord, I labour long hours,
And though I sometimes may fret;
My mission is mercy.
Abide with me, that I may never forget.

Author Unknown

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Who can find a good-natured nurse?
For her price is far above silver and gold.
Those with whom she works
do safely trust in her,
for she will do her duty well.
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Dear Lord, please give me strength,
To face the day ahead.

Dear Lord, please give me courage,
As I approach each hurting bed.

Dear Lord, please give me wisdom
With every word I speak.

Dear Lord, please give me patience,
As I comfort the sick and weak.

Dear Lord, Please give me assurance,
As the day slips into night.

That I have done the best I can,
That I have done what’s right.

Author Unknown

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Compassionate and loving God, yours is the beauty of childhood and yours is the fullness of years.   Comfort us in our
sorrow, strengthen us with hope, and breathe peace into our troubled hearts.   Assure us that the love we had for ______ was not in vain - indeed
make it a part of the store of goodness you are even now pouring out upon her in your eternal kingdom.  Indeed help us to bless you for the gift you
gave us in her, for the joy she gave all who knew her, for the memories that will abide with us, and for the assurance that she lives forever in
the joy and peace of your presence.   Guide us through this time of sadness with the light of your love and the strength of your compassion - we ask it
in the name of Christ Jesus.

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O Lord, you who are the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort; look with compassion, we pray, upon all gathered here now, that our minds and hearts shall be at your command. Grant that this service of comfort, which we now hold in your name, may bring to all a sense of heavenly nearness and great trust in you. And may the peace of Christ, even the peace that passes all understanding, abide with us and rest upon all these dear ones. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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When a loved one dies, the last thing you would want to do is gathering up all guts, courage and willpower to speak at his or her funeral. The departing of someone close to your heart brings you fear, grief, and astonishment. Even if the death was expected, the pain still robs from you your normal way of thinking and speaking. You may not be overwhelmed just emotionally, but also physically.

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Since the very beginning, the ministry of healing has played a vital and
central part in the life of both Israel and the Church of Jesus Christ.   

The world was made good it says in the very first chapter of the first book
of the Holy Scriptures,  but alas - the wholeness of the world, its basic
integrity, has been broken by sin.

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We ask your presence among us, O God,  Creator of the universe, Sustainer
of life, Redeemer of humankind;  bring your healing light and power  into
our wounded  hearts and bodies and minds and souls, clear the way for each
of us to discover within ourselves the fulness of your power and all of
your wondrous blessings; help us dear God to respond to your vast love and
to bless you,  so that we may be a beacon through which you may shine into
the world and be everlasting citizens of your Kingdom both in heaven and on
earth.   Amen.

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