Tribute

My daughter's delivery date was to be December 15, 2o08. This is in tribute to our beautiful Amelia Goheen...

For quite some time we walked around
In fogs of darkest grey,
Wanting you to snuggle close
Inside our arms to stay.

Your departure was abrupt,
A rug pulled from our feet.
All the dreams we had for you
Were gone in death's defeat.

Instead of coming home to us,
You were born in Jesus' arms,
Free from old sin nature's tug,
Safe from mischief's harm.

Though we'd like to kiss your cheeks
And put you down for bed,
You are resting in God's heav'n,
Feasting on His Bread.

See, life with us seems better than
What you're experiencing now.
We wanted you to thrill and thrive...
Yet, God will teach you how.

While we battle sickness, pain and grief,
You've conquered in the fight.
And though you'll miss our earthly joy,
Naught compares with God's delight.

We will miss you, precious gem;
Amelia, Driven One.
But your days ahead aren't sad;
They're soaking up the Son.

As our transient path leads on
We'll treasure what's above.
Disappointment in this life
Can't keep us from His love.

We hope you know that Mom and Dad
Are oh, so proud of you.
Dancing, bowing, praising God,
A perfect girl, 'tis true.

We haven't seen or heard quite yet
Of what He has in store.
But one day it will include
Joining you on Glory's shore.

Until then we'll thank the Lord
For a fresh day to breathe air.
A chance to share the light of Truth,
To laugh, to give, to care.

Thank you, Amelia, for your life
Left us not the same.
We still question why you left,
But because you came...

You've brought us closer to His heart.
You bring us to our knees.
God's promises our dearer still;
His grace has met our needs.

Better to love deeply and lose
Then to not have loved at all.
Your place behind our heart remains;
Engraved upon its wall.