Cancer has taken one of my greatest friends of 15 years

I know. I read all your email

 

oh crap, then i owe you an apology , sorry bro......

 

I knew they would throw me under the bus when I left but I thought you were different...

 

Yea, I am I stand up for you.......

 

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]The Last Battle[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]If it should be that I grow frail and weak, [/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]And pain should keep me from my sleep,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]Then will you do what must be done,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]For this - the last battle - can't be won.[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times] [/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]You will be sad I understand,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]But don't let grief then stay your hand,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]For on this day, more than the rest,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]Your love and friendship must stand the test.[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times] [/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]We have had so many happy years, [/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]You wouldn't want me to suffer so.[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]When the time comes, please, let me go.[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times] [/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]Take me to where my needs they'll tend,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]Only, stay with me until the end.[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]And hold me firm and speak to me,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]Until my eyes no longer see.[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]I know in time you will agree,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]It is a kindness you do to me.[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times] [/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]Although my tail its last has waved,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]From pain and suffering I have been saved.[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]Don't grieve that it must be you[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]Who has to decide this thing to do;[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]We've been so close - we two - these years,[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]Don't let your heart hold any tears.[/FONT]​

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times] [/FONT]​

 

Last Night
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said " it's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

 

Hopi Prayer:

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 glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet white doves in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there,I did not die.

 

And for Quig:

My help is in the mountain
where I take myself to heal
the earthly wounds
that people give to me.
I find a rock with sun on it,
and a stream where the water runs gentle,
and the trees which one by one
give me company.
So must I stay for a long time,
until I have grown from the rock,
and the stream is running through me,
and I cannot tell myself from one tall tree.
Then I know that nothing touches me,
nor makes me run away.

My help is in the mountain
that I take away with me.

By Nancy Wood - Earth Prayers From Around the World