If I Am Called Before You

I found this poem that really spoke to me. I was having a very hard day a few days ago. I had been crying because I was missing my sweet John so terribly that day. I miss him every day, but some days the waves of grief seem to be insurmountable. I got on my computer and opened Pinterest and this poem was the first thing on the lists of pins to see. I read it and it literally sounded like John had written it for me. He loved it when I sang to him. He wanted to be remembered for all the wonderful things he did. It just really resonated with me at a time when I really needed it. I hope it makes some of you feel a little comfort as well.

If I Am Called Before You

If I am called before you

And you’re left to carry on

Some things I’d like to ask of you,

When my time here is done

I’d like to be remembered

For the kindness I once shared

I’d like to be remembered

For the way I loved and cared

To honor me, keep reaching out

Stand tall, and walk with love

Know that I’ll be smiling down

As I watch from above

I know that you will miss me

And that there will be tears shed

But please remember good I’ve done

And how my life was led…

Find happiness in little things

As from grief you recover

Reach within and find some hope

Then hand it to another

To honor me, and the love we shared

Just do this simple thing:

Find the song within your heart

And sing, my darling, sing

So do your best, and live your life

And know with certainty

That I’m watching over you

Although you cannot see

Soon enough your day will come

We’ll be together then

Remember me with love and smile

Until we meet again