Christmas

My sister-in-law shared this poem with me, and seeing as how Kevin has been constantly on my mind, I like to think that he is happy in heaven with Jesus Christ today. What a celebration it must be in heaven.

My First Christmas in Heaven

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I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below

With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars reflecting on the snow

The sight is so spectacular please wipe away the tear

For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear

But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here

I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,

For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart

But I am not so far away. We really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones, You know I hold you dear.

And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.

I sent you each a memory of my undying love

After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.

It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do.

For I can't count the blessings or love he has for each of you.

So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.

Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

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This poem was written by a 13 year old boy who died of a brain tumor that he had battled for years. He died on December 12, 1997. He gave this poem to his mom before he died. His name was Ben.--special thanks to Mary Jo Bireley and Family for providing this poem.