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Kevin & Diane Garvey
February 6, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Ingrid & Peter Cassidy
December 14, 2007
Our deepest sympathy. May the fond memories of your father and mother give you comfort at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Garvey
December 14, 2007
PaPa, These past couple of days have been extremely difficult for all of us. Your words from ICU, from last week, keep ringing in my ears though: "Stay together!" The message was heard loud and clear. We are and will continue to stay together as a family forever. We have worked together to make all your final arrangements to be as close to how Pat's was. I think we did a pretty good job. It took team work and our love for you to make it happen. Steve and Kevin have done so much for you while you were here on this earth and as for Richie, Keith & I, we commend them and thank them from the bottom of our hearts. Diane deserves so much credit for going through all those stressful moments and standing by Kevin's side. I'm not putting this mildly, "Life just won't be the same without you." You will always be missed and loved.
The Staff of Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home
December 13, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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