May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
May knowing you're
in the hearts and thoughts of others
help you and yours
through this time of sorrow.
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear,
just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
The sorrow of the faithful
is not that of permanent loss,
but the tender sense of sadness
that comes in saying good-bye for now
to someone we love.
May today's sorrow give way
to the peace and
comfort of God's love.
