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A Letter From Heaven
( We found this poem in our mailbox the morning following Chris' death..
Many thanks to whoever took the time.. )
" To all my family and friends as well,
I've something to tell you that's really swell.
I know you are hurting 'cause I've seen your grief.
But to be here with Jesus is such a relief.
The last day I lived was agony for you,
But God was my doctor and God saw me through.
All of a sudden, my eyes knew no night,
He whispered His name and I saw Heaven's light.
Oh! The beauty of Heaven, life's road I have trod,
Oh, Mother and Daddy, I'm living with God.
I'll always remember my days with you there,
And smile at my memories and the way you cared.
For God gave me to you and I loved you so dear,
That's why I'm waiting to live with you here.
I've heard some crying and asking .. Jesus, why?
Why He had to take me, why He had to let me die.
O dearest, loving Mother, my sweet, adoring Dad,
Don't question God's own choosing and try not to be sad.
Be of good cheer, let your minds and hearts to rest,
I'm standing here with Jesus, the One who knows the best.
So I just wanna tell you, I was proud to be your son,
And, I'm waiting here in Heaven beside the Holy One! "
~ author unknown ~
When I'm Gone
When I'm gone, please don't cry.
It's not good bye.
Don't look back on the time as a time of heartbreak and distress ...
Just remember me.
Remember me 'cause I'll be in your dreams.
And though my body is not there, I'll still be with you at all times.
I'll be there to comfort you.
But, don't cry and weep; I'm not sleeping an endless sleep;
Cause in your heart you can remember our good times.
And, always remember..
I'm just a cloud away ... in the sky.
~
Written by: Jana Elmore, Chris' sister
Hide My Soul
I'm left here with no words to say.
How can I even speak?
All of your dreams and your life are scattered like
ashes beneath my feet.
Can you see my pain
behind my smile?
Tears run down my face everyday of my life.
Will the sun ever shine on my face again?
Where can I run?
Where can I hide?
I will hide my soul in Jesus.
I'll rest my heart in Him.
For I know there will be no pain or suffering in Heaven.
But for now until then..
I'll hide my soul in Jesus.
Now, I knw there's nothing I can do.
Nothing I can say.
He is my strength.
But, for now I'm left here to suffer in pain.
by: Jana Elmore
The Last Memory
I can still remember when he came to see me
I can still remember what he wore.
I can remember when we used to fight.
But can't recall what for.
All I can do is remember so many things
But now he's not here.
The last memory that I have of him
Out of so many memories,
Are the one's that hurt the most.
So many things I wish I could've or had done
Sometimes the last memory that you have of someone
Really makes your heart hurt.
by: Jana Elmore
Thoughts from a sister....
"Christopher was a wonderful person. He would do anything for anybody .. even if he
was gonna get in trouble. He loved his friends and family very much. What
happened to Chris was wrong. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
But, nothing can change what happened to Chris. It's happened. All we have now
are pictures and memories. Never take life for granted; for it is a gift.
Treat each day like it was your last day.
We all know Christopher is much happier. He's in a place full of joy and laughter.
But only if I had a chance to say something, I would say so many things. I would
grab him and hug him so tight and tell him I love him so, so much; and I miss seeing
his beautiful face and smile. I could keep going.. but, it doesn't matter. My chance
is gone for now - here on earth. But, I'll never forget, and I'll never stop hurting.
Christopher, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED!
Rest in peace, my lil brother...
Love you .. always and forever,
Jana
Your Soul
Your soul is here
Bright and strong
Helping young people
Do no wrong
For what's it is worth
Your death was sad
But changed so much
That was going bad
Your friends matured
I did, too
Often wondering
How it would be with you
Smiling and laughing
Having fun
Living to be 101.
That's ok ...
Your soul will live much longer
Leading people the right way.
I love you and miss you,
~
Joe F. Brannon, III; Chris' nephew
Born To Die
People are born They all must die.
People are taken from our lives.
A split second, you find someone close died;
Now you cry, asking why..
What did I do, Lord
To deserve this from You?
God does not punish with death; He has a plan
for every boy and girl.
You have to get peace from the Lord.
Praise Him - comfort will come.
~
To my uncle .. with love,
Joe F. Brannon III ( Little Joe)
God's Lent Child
" I'll lend you for a little while, a child of mine.. God said.
For you to love while he lives, and mourn for when he's dead.
It may be one or two years, or forty two or three;
But, will you .. til I call him back .. take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and ..
Should his stay be brief.. You'll have his lovely memories
As a solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return;
But the lessons taught below, I want this child to learn.
I've looked the whole world over, in search for teachers true;
And from the things that crowd life's lane, I have chosen you.
Will you give him all your love? Nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take this lent child back again?
I fancied that I heard them say, 'Dear Lord, Thy will be done ..
For joys thy child will bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We will shelter him with tenderness; we will love him while we may..
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
But, should Thy angels call for him much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the grief that comes ...
And, try to understand.
~ author unknown ~