A New Life - A New Beginning

(photo credit: Danielle's blog)

Today as we, who are left behind,

Mourn your absence, dear Danielle,
I wonder what it’s like to be born into heaven
To cry and inhale that first breath
That awakens life abundant and forever
To be held to the bosom of your Maker
And to behold the One whose voice you know,
The One who loves you most?
 
I wonder, what it’s like to open your eyes
To celestial brightness, crystal and diamonds
To a host of witnesses who have believed,
Who have overcome the fear of death
To don a white dress and crown
In honour of a race well run.
Have you been to the garden, to the tree of life
Bearing leaves that heal all pain?

I wonder, when you look about in awe,

Do you find a heaven not bound by time?
Do you see us at the celebration table
Laughing, shedding tears of joy?
Perfect rose bouquets sparkling with droplets of dew
Adorning each setting – yours blue
And is the orchestra tuned up to serenade
The dance you wished would never end?
 

I wonder, if a birthday in heaven is like

A new life – A new beginning
Of all the very best that eye has seen,
Of that which mind cannot conceive or imagine,
Prepared for those who love Him,
For those who are known by His Name,
Called, one at a time, to come and partake
Of the water of life freely given.
 

Danielle passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, March 3. It was her 36^th Birthday. She left behind her husband, Brad, two daughters, a son, extended family and many friends.

On her last post, February 28, not knowing the significance of the day to come, she asked that in honor of her birthday we hand out flowers to strangers, to hospital patients, to friends, to whomever we meet with a note attached,“You are significant, You are beautiful, You are valuable, You are Loved, Your LIFE is beautiful…”  That was Danielle. Oh, how she will be missed! Until we meet gain!