This poem reminds me of Chris so I wanted to add it. I did alter it a little but gave credit to the author. (Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted Matthew 5:4)I love and miss you. I Lost My Friend to Cancer Dear friend, you cannot fathom The love I had for you You always gave compassion To everyone you knew. Your heart was full of kindness Your soul was filled with peace Your faith could not be shaken Your light will never cease. Your joy flowed like a fountain Refreshing everyday So clean, so pure, so simple Like rain that falls in May Your smile was like the sunshine As fresh as any flower A heart as big as Texas As steady as a tower. You praised God for each hour For each and every day You lived life to its fullness And took the time to pray. So many acts of kindness You spread throughout the year A hug was always waiting For those that you held dear. You had a love for babies And fuzzy kittens too Unending love for family And special friendships, too A husband, daughter and brothers Just to name a few So many other people Now miss you like I do. No longer do your emails Come to my screen each day Through all those years of writing We always found a way. You traveled through the valleys Your eyes fixed on the sky Like Job found in the Bible You never questioned why. God took you to His mansion What rejoicing there must be When He took away your cancer And He set your spirit free. Author/Written By: Marilyn Ferguson ©2009 Sent by Tracy on 03/27/2010