We sat beside your bedside, our hearts were crushed and sore, we did our duty to the end, till we could do no more, in tears we watched you sinking, we watched you fade away, and though our heart's were breaking, we knew you could not stay, you left behind some aching heart's, that loved you most sincere, we never shall and never will, forget you mother dear. Love you always xxxxxxxxxx

Footprints in the Sand One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints. So I said to the Lord, 'You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?' The Lord replied, 'The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you.'

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