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My Psw Promise

MY PSW PROMISE When you first arrived - Your health was then fading Your whole world was changing I promised that I’d see you through. When you first arrived Your kids sold your house You just lost your spouse I promised that I’d see you through. When you first arrived You could barely still walk You didn't want to talk I promised that I’d see you through. Now you’ve been here awhile I haven’t found your smile But I am not lying When I say I’ll keep trying I promised that I’d see you through Now you’ve been here awhile You know ME by my smile You still talk about dying I ask you to keep trying I promised that I’d see you through Now you’ve been here a bit longer Look at you getting stronger! You don’t trust all our staff But I got you to laugh! I promised that I’d see you through You’ve been here a bit longer In me you’ve grown fonder You came out to do crafts! Now we ALWAYS share laughs I promised that I’d see you through For it is now Christmas I ask you your wishes You say “ Well dear there’s just one!” You smiled so loud, I smiled so loud Before your speech had begun You say “dear when we part” “Please don't lose your heart” “For your Heart is what’s seen me through! I say “Don’t talk about dying!” This time you weren’t lying I said well what shall I do? Your body was aching My heart was breaking I promised that I’d see you through You said “oh my sweet love” “For I’ll be just above” You indeed were my friend now too You squeezed my hand one more time During our final goodbye After you died, I sat down and cried But one thing I knew was true That oh my sweet love Now my angel above You Promised you see me through too LINDSAY RIVERS

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Date: 10/16/2021 3:04:00 PM
Dearest Lindsay, you are such a gift to the world, I am sure she is your angel, and much more from above she is your guiding light. Keep spreading your love, you are like a candle in the dark to many of them, God bless you :)
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Date: 10/7/2021 2:58:00 PM
This has me fighting tears. My heart aches. God bless you and carry you through.
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Date: 9/30/2021 6:44:00 PM
A fave for me! I think about the times I’d go to the Senior home to read the bible. I will always love those faces. I know one day I will meet many of them (hopefully all) in heaven…in their vigor, in their youth…we will remember and hug…even and especially those in memory care. I sit now with my Dad to see him through (mom passed in April) He’s still at home.
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