OT:What do u think?
My niece Gracie was born 2/22/08 and she went home to be with Jesus, 2/22/08. Since her bday is coming up I'm doing a memorial in her honor on my myspace page. Before I post this story I wrote for her on my page the 22nd, I thought I'd put it here and see what u guys think? I've always expressed myself with writing and while it may never win a Pulitzer, it's from my heart. So, what do ya think of my rough draft?
My trip to Heaven....
In memory of Gracie Ann Royalty
Last night I had a dream. A dream that I got to visit you in Heaven. I dreamed that gates of Heaven opened and I was allowed in. As I entered the gates, I was overwhelmed by God's light, His love. I saw family, friends. There were smiles on everyone's faces. No tears to be seen. No sadness. I came upon a bright light. The light radiating from Him was like nothing I've ever seen. I fell to my knees, humbled to be there in His presence. Without words He bade me to rise. He told me that He had a special gift for me. A day to be spent with you there in Heaven. He told me that He understood our pain when we lost you, He knew how much you are missed. He led me to a garden where the most beautiful flowers I'd even seen were growing. I walked deeper into this garden and there in the midst of all the flowers I found you. You were sitting up in the middle of a bed of flowers. You have your momma's eyes and daddy's smile. You looked up and saw me. Tears filled my eyes and I just stood there looking at you. You were wearing a beautiful white gown and your little baby feet were bare. You raised your arms and smiled at me, wanting to be held. As I leaned over to pick you up I could feel my heart healing, the pain of losing you ebbing away. I held you so close and kissed your baby soft cheek. You touched my face and just kept smiling at me, such a happy baby. He left us alone in that garden for most of the day. There was a bench that I sat on as I watched you play. You crawled around and showed me all your toys. Other baby angels came out to play, your friends. All around us I could feel our loved ones, watching just out of sight, knowing that even when I had to come home, they'd be there with you. Toddling over to me, you brought me a flower, a beautiful pink rose. Of course, the roses in Heaven have no thorns. They're just soft, sweet smelling petals. I treasured every minute of that day spent with you. Watching you run and play, watching you laugh and seeing your smile. Knowing that I'd forever carry the memory of your smile in my heart. The day started to end and I knew my time with you was almost over. The thought of leaving you tore me apart. How could I leave knowing that once I was gone I wouldn't be able to hold u, kiss u or see your smile? My heart broke all over again. All at once a pure, white light evaded the garden and a feeling of warmth surrounded us. He was back. He was smiling and there was so much love in His smile. He looked into my eyes and said "Know that even though you must leave here today, one day you will return and be forever here with Gracie. Know that I hold her in My arms." I picked you up and carried you with me along the golden streets back to the gate. I felt a sweet baby kiss on my cheek and felt love overflow in my heart. The Lord walked beside us, bathing us in His loving light. I stopped at the gate and held you tight. I told you how much I love you and how much we've all missed you. That someday we would all be together again. Telling you goodbye is so hard but it must be done because we can't stay with you right now. He tells me gently that it's time for me to go. I kiss your face one last time and hug you close. Then I hand you to Jesus and He takes you close to His heart, seeing Him holding u makes it easier for me to leave. U smile so sweetly at me and wave goodbye. I tell you I love you one last time and walk thru the gates, I wake upon getting thru those gates. I wake with a smile in my heart and bittersweet tears on my face. Happy 1st bday Gracie Ann, we all love you and miss you so much....Rest easy with Jesus until we can hold you again..........
Love Always
Aunt Ange
