In Loving Memory of Christopher James McCarthy June 14, 1980 - February 17, 1992
Pieces of you
Fly, fly away little one
up to the heavens where your spirit yearns to be
Soaring, gliding, dashing and dancing
on gossamer wings spreading your brilliant stardust
floating down to touch the hearts you left behind
In our gentle loving union, we gave you life
you took our love and reached for the skies,
far beyond the stars that light up the night
Touching us in the morning, caressing us in the night
You dare us to fly, where few could ever hope to try
You left behind the ones you hold most dear
So we could learn to fly like you
Someday in time, your dazzling light will call us home
We'll hold your hand and touch your lips
and gaze into your laughing eyes
And feel your brilliance upon our spirits
embracing our hearts and souls
with pieces of you, pieces of you
by jim and beth
for chris on your 17th birthday
Children of the Light
by Jim McCarthy
Children of the Light
You'll never taste the darkness of the night
Safe within our spirits, you'll always stay
Guiding us along our lonely way
You left us suddenly, without a warning
And now awaken to a new and different morning
Your dreams and hopes will guide us everyday
Until we're with you, forevermore to stay
You are our joy, our source of inspiration
And when the fates decide, we'll join you without hesitation
And though the time has come to let you go
There is something that we thought you should know
You are our heroes, everything we wished we could be
And in our hearts you will remain
Always happy, always smiling, forever free
for chris
From A Distance Performed by Bette Midler
From a distance
The world looks blue and green
And the snow capped mountains white
From a distance
The ocean meets the stream
And the eagle takes to flight
From a distance
There is harmony
And it echoes through the land
Its the voice of hope
Its the voice of peace
Its the voice of every man
From a distance
We all have enough
And no one is in need
And there are no guns
No bombs and no disease
No hungry mouths to feed
From a Distance
We are instruments
Marching in a common band
Playing songs of hope
Playing songs of peace
They're the songs of every man
God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us
From a distance
From a distance
You look like my friend
Even though we are at war
From a distance
I just cannot comprehend
What all this fighting is for
From a distance
There is harmony
And it echoes through the land
And its the hope of hopes
Its the love of loves
Its the heart of every man
Its the hope of hopes
Its the love of loves
This is the heart of every man
God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us
From a distance
God is watching us
God is watching
God is watching us
From a distance
From a Distance
The images and song lyrics above are gifts from my dear friend Pammi.
You were given to me all fresh and new
Helpless and innocent, needing me so
A blessing of love you came to me
To teach and protect your whole life through
Our eyes met, our souls touched
Each becoming a part of the other
Together we were joined, making a whole
My heart overflowed with love for you
Suddenly, all too soon it seems
you were called back to heaven
Leaving an empty hole where my heart used to dwell
Days of sorrow filled my life
Questions unanswered, dreams unfulfilled
Cries of anguish now fill the air
Where once there was resounding laughter
I know in my heart you will always be near
Above me on high you still appear
For heaven holds a special place for children
In the flutter of a dove's white wings
The whisper of springs gentle breeze
Bright sunlight sparkling on snow
Hot summer sun to fill me with warmth
Stars shining brightly to light the dark night
For heaven holds a special place for children
You shall come when I need you the most
Watching over me from high above
Your love shining forth in each new day
The memory of you forever strong in my heart
Holding my hand and leading me forth
For heaven holds a special place for children
Your time here was short, much too short
But the love that you brought to me
Shall live on deep in my heart
Keeping you close till the day we meet once more
I know you are safe and surrounded by love
Angels watch over you for me
Until once more together we will be
For heaven holds a special place for children
My sweet little angel stay close to me
Watch over my shoulder and stand beside me
I will always keep you in my heart
Your memory will never fade
Stay safe and loved till once more
We can meet at heaven's door
For heaven holds a special place for children
~CHILD GONE HOME~ ~AUTHOR UNKNOWN~
WHEN GOD CALLS LITTLE CHILDREN
TO DWELL WITH HIM ABOVE,
WE MORTALS SOMETIMES QUESTION
THE WISDOM OF HIS LOVE.
FOR NO HEARTACHE COMPARES WITH
THE DEATH OF ONE SMALL CHILD,
WHO DOES SO MUCH TO MAKE OUR
WORLD SEEM WONDERFUL AND MILD.
PERHAPS GOD TIRES OF CALLING
THE AGED TO HIS FOLD,
SO HE PICKS A ROSEBUD
BEFORE IT CAN GROW OLD.
GOD KNOWS HOW MUCH WE NEED THEM,
SO HE ONLY TAKES A FEW,
TO MAKE THE LAND OF HEAVEN,
ONE BEAUTIFUL TO VIEW.
BELIEVING THIS IS DIFFICULT,
STILL SOMEHOW WE MUST TRY,
THE TWO SADDEST WORDS MANKIND KNOWS,
WILL ALWAYS BE GOODBYE.
SO WHEN A LITTLE CHILD DEPARTS,
WE WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND,
MUST REALIZE, GOD LOVES CHILDREN,
ANGELS ARE HARD TO FIND.
Friends
by Jim McCarthy
You may pass me walking silently down the street
or standing alone, apart from the crowd
I may not acknowledge your greeting
or look right through you as if you were not there
Do not judge me harshly
For you know not what is in my heart
Often I am here yet far away
In a place where I alone can tread
But know that your kindness and concern do not go unnoticed
Even when I cannot tell you so
So just remember that I sometimes pass you by
you are with me more than you will ever know
Dedicated in loving memory of
Christopher James McCarthy
WE DO NOT NEED A SPECIAL DAY
We do not need a special day
To bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you
Are very hard to find.
Each morning when we awake,
We know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heart ache
As we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly;
In death we love you still.
There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear.
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.
If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts;
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
~ Written by Connie Dyer, BP/USA, Springfield, IL
Light A Candle
And I will light a candle for you
to shadow all the darkness and bless the times we knew
Like a beacon in the night the flame will burn bright
and guide us on our way
Oh today I light a candle for you.
Seasons come and go and I'm weary from the change
Keep on moving on -- you know it's not the same
And when I'm walking all alone
Do you hear me call your name?
Do you hear me sing the songs we used to sing?
And I will light a candle for you...
You filled my life with wonder -- touched me with surprise
Always saw that something special deep within your eyes
And through the good times and the bad
We carried on with pride
I hold on to the love and life we knew
And I will light a candle for you...
Oh today I light a candle for you.
A friend can hear a tear drop.
