READY, SET ~ GO HOME

My blessed one, it's almost time ~
     Are you ready to come Home to Me?

     Oh, no ~ not just yet.
          So much to do; so many to love.
               Are You sure it's me ~ me You seek?

My blessed one, yes it's you ~ you I seek.

     Through your love and through your laughter; through your life,
          you've blessed My Heart.
               Now I long to have you here ~ to have you here with Me.

     You simply do not know how much you've done;
          The bounty of hearts your love has filled ~
               many whose feet shall follow after the path your feet have tread.
                    If you don't come Home, how will they follow
                         and find their way to Me?

My blessed one, do set your affairs in place, but ~

     There is one more favor I ask before you leave,
          Will you bear the burden of pain, all for the sake of My Holy Name?

     I know this trial you'll face with great courage and with strength.
          A legacy left and ne'er forgotten.

My blessed one, you have My Word ~

     I shall stand by those you've left behind.
          Yes, I promise ~ both in Spirit and in Truth ~
               as you've loved and cared for them, so shall I until the end.

So My blessed one, will you now come Home ~ come Home to be with Me?

     I think I'm ready,
          All things are set,
               Yes it,s time, I shall go Home ~ go Home to be with You.

     Good-bye for now, my dear loved ones,
          but, do remember this my final note,

          I shall never be but a heartbeat away,
               for Home is as it,s always been,
                    that place your heart has found its rest,
                         that special place to hang its coat.

12/25/00
XXXO

(I love you, Dad!)