Leon Peter LaFountain

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 1998-2007

Left Alone

So many things we never got to do
So many conversations we never got through
I feel lost and empty now
Every day I ask, how?
I could feel nothing when you died
I felt I wanted to run and hide
Run and hide cause I felt blind
Peace and and clarity I couldn't find
They say when you die your soul just flies away
I wanted to chase your soul, so for another day you could just come and stay
You taught me how to stand on my own
Now that you?re gone, I feel as though I can?t do it alone
I've tried so hard to see things through and become the person you wanted me to be
Sometimes it?s just so hard being me
I'd give anything if I could just talk to you once more
To see you walk through the door
and tell me that everything was going to be alright for sure
When I look into the sky I picture you staring down
Which is why I have no reason to frown
All the things you taught me, all the songs we use to sing
Now you?re gliding under God?s precious wings
I hope He?s taking good care of you because now you?re in His place
I hope all your worries and all your fears have left your face
I never got so say goodbye that was the worst part
But I know that when you left secretly you said goodbye to my heart
So when I lay myself into bed tonight
I know you'll always be there to hold me tight.

DEAR GRANDPA
? Tina Capote


Hey Grandpa its me again just writing to say hello
I know your up in heaven shining your light on us below
I know you left and I miss you a lot
But I have given things a lot of thought
I love you so much and the love is real
But I know wherever you are, you are feeling ideal,
Im sorry we tried to keep you here
I feel so selfish we just wanted to hold you dear.
I now set you free grandpa with no regrets
Because now I know, I know you loved me so
And now I see that you'll always be with me
So grandpa Ill see you soon and that day when I do...
Ill no longer be alone but Ill finally be with you
I know youre with me everyday
And I know youre taking care of me every step of the way
I still know youre proud of me where ever you may be
And I want you to know I try to make you proud as you can see
I love you so much and I miss you so dear
But grandpa dont worry because I know youre always here....

Hey Grandpa it?s me again just writing to say hello
I know your up in heaven shining your light on us below
I know you left and I miss you a lot
But I have given things a lot of thought
I love you so much and the love is real
But I know wherever you are, you are feeling ideal,
I?m sorry we tried to keep you here
I feel so selfish we just wanted to hold you dear.
I now set you free grandpa with no regrets
Because now I know, I know you loved me so
And now I see that you'll always be with me
So grandpa I?ll see you soon and that day when I do...
It?ll no longer be alone but I?ll finally be with you
I know you?re with me everyday
And I know you?re taking care of me every step of the way
I still know you?re proud of me where ever you may be
And I want you to know I try to make you proud as you can see
I love you so much and I miss you so dear
But grandpa don?t worry because I know you?re always here....

*I love you and miss you every day (to my grandpa Leon Pete LaFountain) R.I.P. july 10, 1917 - november 6, 207
My love is soaring for you everyday.........

I Miss You

I miss you, PawPaw, very much,
You gave my life a special touch;
You did get angry and you did get mad,
But when you were gone I was nothing but sad;
Now that you've left I feel there's nothing more,
A piece of my heart, I felt was torn;
I went to see you I really did try,
But I knew it would be our last good-bye;
I saw your Angel she opened my eyes,
Even since then, I'm not afraid to cry;
I carry your Angel here by my side,
It is in her, that I can confide;
I know one day we'll be together,
I will long for that day forever and ever.

I remember how he used to twiddle his thumbs,
I remember how he used to sit in his chair.
I remember how he breathed real loud,
I remember all the times we shared.

I remember the old brown car he owned,
I remember how he always played the .
I remember all the collection of stamps,
I remember his house in Florida on Poppy.

I remember fishing with cane poles in his pond,
I remember feeding the rabbits and picking the eggs.
I remember eating everything on my plate,
I remember how he used to tell me there's no meat on my legs.

I remember the smiles and the laughter on his face,
I remember good times and bad.
I remember talking to him the very last time,
I will always remember him saying I love you too which made me glad.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

To The LaFountain Family,
Including Yvonne, Art & Mildred...

My deepest sympathy to all at this sad time.