John (Jack) Fredrick Longden

A Candlelight Glows In Memory...

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A candlelight glows in memory,

Of the love we still hold.

A life that touched so many,

Treasured gifts as memories unfold.

Our eyes well up with tears,

As we try to be strong.

Yet throughout our remaining years,

For their love we will long.

If we could just remember,

The Lord reaches out His hand.

He'll walk with us forever-

Help our hearts to understand.

Trusting Him to take our sorrow,

Faith He will see us through.

Will guide us towards tomorrow,

Filled with His blessings too.

So honour your precious loved one,

With the candlelight a glow.

Knowing your healing has begun,

As your teardrops gently flow.


Wishing you a happy new year 2009
Irene and family
Love Brenda and family xxxxx

Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum December 28, 2008

A CHRISTMAS PRAYER

A Christmas Prayer

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As we draw to the end of another year,
We think of the ones that we hold so dear;
We pause to give thanks for our friends so true,
And ask God to bless them, the old and new.
We hold up each loved one before His Throne
And ask Him to comfort the ones alone;
For those who have lost someone they hold dear,
We ask Him to strengthen and hold them near.
For those who have prospered, with new joys to savour,
We ask God continues to show them His favour.
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And those with new babies, or newly wed,
We ask Him to smooth out the path ahead;
For those who are ill and can barely stand,
We ask for the touch of His healing hand.
For those with new homes, with new jobs and new stress,
We ask Him to crown all their plans with success.
For those who have dreams and think, 'It's now or never,'
We ask Him to bless all that they should endeavour .
For those who are facing an uphill climb,
We ask Him to carry them through this time.
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As we come to the start of a brand new year,
We pray for the ones that we hold so dear.
We ask that each one will be soundly blest,
To taste of His goodness and know His best;
For angels to watch o'er them day and night,
For miracles, blessings and sheer delight!
We ask for the gifts that the world can't buy:
A glimpse at the wonders of Heaven on high,
Contentment and joy till the Lord comes again,
This we ask for our friends, in His Name, Amen.
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I wish you and your family a very happy Christmas
And a happy new year 2009 love Brenda xxxxx

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Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum December 20, 2008

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Secret Charm

An Angel's arms may hold you,
When you're all alone.
An Angel might have kissed you too,
And you haven't even known.
Angels have a secret charm,
And arms that open wide.
A gentle touch upon your arm,
Or just a cosy feeling inside.
Faith will tell you an Angel,
Just held you in their hands.
A touch so soft and gentle,
No one really understands.
God loves us so much,
He wanted us to feel.
The love in an Angel's touch,
To prove he loves us still.
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Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum December 19, 2008

Merry Christmas Grandad!!!
Miss u loads and loads ,
Lots of love, Kerry
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Kerry Longden (Granddaughter) December 17, 2008

In Memory of You

I find an old photograph
and see your smile.
As I feel your presence anew,
I am filled with warmth
and my heart remembers love.
I read an old card
sent many years ago
during a time of turmoil and confusion.
The soothing words written then
still caress my spirit
and bring me peace.

I remember who you used to be
the laughter we shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
Where did you go,
When the body is left behind
and the spirit is released to fly?

Perhaps you are the morning bird
singing joyfully at sunrise,
or the butterfly that dances
so carelessly on the breeze
or the rainbow of colors
that brightens a stormy sky
or the fingers of afternoon mist
delicately reaching over the mountains
or the final few rays of the setting sun
lighting up the skies
edging the clouds with a magical glow.

I miss your being
but I feel your presence,
In whatever form you choose to take,
however you now choose to be.

Your spirit has become for me
a guardian angel on high
guiding, advising, and watching over me.

I remember you.
You are with me
and I am not afraid.

Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS

Geraldine Snell (Close Friend) December 14, 2008

☆WISH YOU WAS HERE☆

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☆Thinking of you
Makes the miles disappear,☆
☆Together we're looking at bright decorations,
Enjoying what we like to do,☆
☆Thinking of you makes the miles disappear~
For you're missed very much☆
☆All year through…

☆So just because you're
Far away, don't think☆
☆For a moment that you're forgotten.
I'm thinking about you because loving thoughts travel far,☆
☆And wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year
☆Full of wonderful things
Wish was here.☆


*♥* MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGELS IN HEAVEN *♥*

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Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum December 12, 2008

Thank you for your friendship

The true friends who we meet online
Are a very special kind
They pierce your shields and see within
The corners of your mind.

They're always there when you're in need
With their power to discern.
They feel your pain.....
They offer hope and genuine concern.

We bare our souls, expose our hearts
And show our inner fears
And then before you know it
The keyboard's stained with tears.

And if we could see them through that screen
Then no one could deny
That to be a TRUE online friend
They too must cry.
~Unknown~

Geraldine Snell (Close Friend) December 12, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS angel in heaven
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_____________New Year To You For
____________2009... I Hope The New
___________Year Brings You Loads Of
__________Happiness And Lots Of Fun.
_________I Hope You Have A Nice Day On
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______Lots Of Nice Foods, And Candies. I Hope
_____That Santa Is Good To You As Well And He
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I send this message with much love
To angel John up above
A heavenly Christmas is wished for you
And not forgetting your family to
Christmas trees and lights shine bright
Filling your hearts with angel light
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Love to you Irene and your family this Christmas
From Brenda Steve Krystle and Angel Leanne xxxxx

Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum December 4, 2008

A GUARDIAN ANGEL

Flew down from above,
To teach me a lesson
About the powers of love.
She whispers to me,
Take a hold of my hand,
There are so many things
I wish you to understand.
About the powers of love,
And all it can do,
To someone who needs
To share it with you.
A pat on the back,
A kind smile on your face,
Can make someone's life,
A much brighter place.
It doesn't take much,
To show someone you care,
To give them the love,
God gave you to share.
So please keep in mind,
All the powers you possess,
To grace someone's life,
When they're in distress.
You've been put on this earth
To bestow the powers of love,
And with those final words,
She disappeared up above.

Love Always Brenda xxxxx

Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum November 21, 2008

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They are not dead,
Who leave us this great heritage of remembering joy.


They still live in our hearts,
In the happiness we knew, in the dreams we shared.


They still breathe,
In the lingering fragrance,windblown, from their favourite flowers.


They still smile in the moonlight’s silver,
And laugh in the sunlight’s sparking gold.


They still speak in the echoes of the words we’ve heard them say again and again.


They still move,
In the rhythm of waving grasses, in the dance of the tossing branches.


They are not dead;
Their memory is warm in our hearts, comfort in our sorrow.


They are not apart from us, but part of us,


For love is eternal,
And those we love shall be with us throughout all eternity

Anon

Geraldine Snell (Close Friend) November 14, 2008