Greetings To All,
Carolyn is a very dear sister in the Lord that was really there for me during a very serious trial in my life. As some of you may recall, I wrote a poem in 1995 called Sacred Sister. ( I recently recorded an audio version of it) . Carolyn , (along with a few other dear sisters), was who the Lord put on my heart when I wrote it. I wanted to share this memorial tribute with you.
Click on this link to view the tribute
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1273539001965
Below is the medley of poetry I recited at her service during the remarks...
Now let's imagine the words of Jesus
To Carolyn who is so sweet;
What would HE say? Now her better days,
For her soul, HE's had for keeps
Soul To Keep
By Al Drew Copyright 1998 (excerpts )
" My dear child, MY daughter Carolyn,
You have fought a very good fight!
Your Lord is here , in MY arms so near,
Your comfort is MY true delight.
For the storms have now passed over,
No more tumultuous rain;
No more life of thunderous woes,
No more sickness, no more shame ."
Because I am the light of your salvation,
Of whom shall you fear? * (Psalms 27: 1)
Because I AM ;.... so are you,
MY precious child so dear ."
For now I've wrapped you in your garment,
That is white and prepared by ME ;
Because you've shed your shell of corruption,
Do put on MY immortality." * (ICor. 15:53-58 28)
Yes come unto ME , MY strong solider,
And I will comfort you as you sleep;
For there is no harm, within My arms ,
For your soul is MINE to keep.....forever."
*Holy Bible Scripture Reference.
So, If Carolyn could speak to us today,
This is what I believe she would say...............................
Ya Gotta' Meet HIM !
By Al Drew Copyright 1992
My children, my family, and my friends
Don't worry about me,
Because right now, I'm doing great!
My children, my family, and my friends
You otta' be here,
Yes Heaven and these pearly gates.
My children, my family, and my friends
Don't worry about me,
Cause I'm strutn' these streets of gold.
My children, my family, and my friends
You otta' see this place,
For it is true for what has been told.
But o' when I met Jesus, face to face,
To explain, it's hard to begin;
He opened His arms and held me so tight,
I'm telling you, ya gotta' meet Him.
My children, my family, and my friends
Don't worry about me,
Just start workn' on those who are lost.
My children, my family, and my friends
You otta' see this place,
Because of HIS blood, there is no cost.
My children, my family, and my friends
Don't worry about me,
Yes, Jesus paid for our sins;
My children, my family, and my friends
You havta' see this place,
But you must be born again.
Because when I met Jesus, face to face,
To tell ya', I don't know where to begin;
For when I looked into His eyes, my joy I could not hide,
I 'm telin' y'all, ya gotta' meet HIM.
II Corinthians 5: 6-8 Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7 We live by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
I Know She's doing Much Better Now...
She Fought The GOOD Fight of Faith in JESUS' Name.
May God Bless You Always
By HIS Rhythm
Al & Josie Drew