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In Loving Memory of My
~Dad~

Lawrence {Jack} Elmer Upchurch
1926 - 1995


Letter From Heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God
above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness;
Here is justeternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of
sight.Remember that I am with you every
morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was
through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said,
"I welcome you. It's good to have you back
again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our
mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me
to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care
for you. And when you lie in bed at night the
day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to
you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving
years. Because you are only human, they are bound to
bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be
no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that
I could tell you all that God has planned.

If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one
thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many
hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking
one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night......"My day was not
in vain." And now I am contented....
that my life was worthwhile.

Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody
smile.So if you meet somebody who is sad and
feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your
way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got
Me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind. And when it's time for you to
go....from that body to be free. Remember you're not
going.....you're coming here to Me.

Author Unknown


What Makes A Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author is unknown

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