Dorothy T. CladyYour years on earth were plentiful

though you may have struggled

on the way;

My tears this week are plentiful

as I have struggled to bid you

farewell.

Your smile so bright

lingers in the memories

I hold so dear;

Your light shines down upon me

as I attempt to cope

now that you are gone.

My heart aches,

though I know you now reside

in Heaven

and no longer feel the pain.

To your parents, and husband,

you have returned to live

eternally with our Lord,

and for that I am grateful.

On earth each day is a struggle

to breath,

to breath,

to be okay.

Angel, up in heaven,

guide us as we move through time.

You are my Angel in the sky

in the safety and warmth of Heaven

in the land of the peaceful.

Physically you may have departed,

but in my heart you will forever stay.

You helped to make me who I am,

guided me on my path,

taught life lessons to us all.

An amazing woman you were-

you will continue to be.

Closely, and forever,

I carry your love

in my heart

and all my loving memories.

–Shannon (Plank) Ashwood