Linda V. Bartee

With Sincere Sympathy in your loss, on behalf of the Concerned Black Men of Petersburg (Keyon's mentoring group). God is still in control. My the promise found in God's Word be you hope today, peace tomorrow and comfort everyday.

That Man From Galilee
Before his love came to me
I was tossed about like the rolling sea
Without direction, completely void
Until his love brought peace and Joy.

Who is this man who looks at me
With eyes so soft and tender?
He seems so strong and mighty
But his love towards me is gentle.
It is this love that sets my heart free,
This wonderful man from Galilee

What does he see when he looks at me?
He seems as if he knows me.
Does he see the person...

SAFELY HOME


I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief are over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder how I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Ah! But Jesus love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me
in that way so hard to...

Nature


As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently,...

TODAY


Today I shall have heart tugs
As each year I always do
Today I will remember
When your life on earth was through

Today I will remember
The years that we had
And think of you my child
Even though it makes me sad

Today I will never forget
As each day I never do
How much my heart aches
Loving and missing you

Today I'll light the candle
For peace in my heart
And remember my angel
When death made us part

But today my...

There are so many things in this life,
That makes our tears to fall.
But we can always say to ourselves,
It will get better after all!

No matter what our worries may be,
We know they will soon be gone.
But others will be there to take their place,
Until we leave here and move on!

But until then we can know,
Life will always give us pain.
But, if we ask Jesus into our heart,
You know we have Heaven to gain!

We have many days filled with joy....

I Am Not Gone


I am not gone; I am changed.
Have faith and please believe me.
God did not take me away from you,
He split the skies and received me.

Now...

I'm an echo in your laughter,
A reflection in your tears,
An extra thread of strength
To help you overcome your fears.

I'm an added ray of sunshine,
More joy for you to share,
A fragrance of the life you live.
Wherever you are - I am there.

THE BEST IS YET TO BE



Can anything compare with this--
The life of FAITH sees through mists
If doubt and grief, and claims
His precious promise to sustain.

Ah yes the best us yet to be
Anticipating faith will see
His glorious face and realize
His Presence there -- our highest prize!

Can anything compare with love:
The love that reaches from Above,
And touches every part of me;
Unbounded love that sets us free

To know the LOVER of...

I'M STILL HERE


Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm...