A note from Northern Rider

[Meister]

This note from Patrick speaks for itself. Having received his permission, I'd like to share it with you:

Jim,

I wanted to share this verse - it will be printed on the Memorial Card for Lillian and it sounds just like what she would say:


Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.

Mary Frye (1932)

Pat

[C-Man]

Very touching. Thanks for sharing.

[Ahbizmal]

All our blessing to you PAT.

[srt8danno]

What a beautiful and special verse. Our thoughts and prayers for your strength Pat.

[II kings 9:20]

That's very touching. This verse re affirms we are on this earth but a short time but our spirit lives on, God bless you Pat.

[bruno]

Meister,
Thanks for sharing that beautiful poem on behalf of Patrick for Lillian's Memorial Card. The verses truly embody the essence of Lillian.

bruno

[Moose]

That is absolutely touching...

Thank you NR and God bless you and your family during these times.

Thank you too, Meister.

Moose.

[JeDiHemi]

God Bless, Pat... that was a perfect poem

[HEMEEE]

Thanks for sharing that Meister!

Lillian's Memorial Info:
For those that have asked me, following is a link with details about Lillian's memorial service.
This website allows you to write a message of condolence, inform of a donation you have made in her memory, or order flowers.

* Note: What I did, and suggest for anyone that chooses to use the site, is list my forum username as my last name so Pat will know who it came from.

Charity Donation Info:
For those that wish to donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, like me, you no doubt found the site would not let you proceed with a memorial donation w/o a full name and address for a memorial card. I now have Patrick's permission to post this info tied to his business address:

Lillian Irwin
555 Cambridge Street South
c/o Windsor Home Cleaning
Ottawa, On
K1S 4J4

[Meister]

Originally Posted by HEMEEE

Thanks for sharing that Meister!...

And thank you, HEMEEE, for your most helpful post. All links function perfectly.