Death beckoned her with outstretched hand

And whispered softly of an unknown land,

But she was not afraid to go

For though the path she did not know

She took death's hand without a fear

For God who safely brought her here

Had promised He would lead the way

Into eternity's bright day.

For none of us need go alone

Into the valley that is unknown,

But, guided by our Father's hand

We journey to the promised land.

She was your special loving Mother

You shared your lives with one another,

And you'll find comfort for your grief

In knowing her death brought sweet relief.

For, now she is free from all suffering and pain

And your great loss became her gain...

You know that her love is with you still

For she loved you in life and always will.

Love like hers can never end

Because it is the perfect blend

Of joy and sorrows, smiles and tears,

That just grew stronger with the years.

Love like hers can never die

For she's taken it with her to the sky...

So think of Mum as living above

No farther away than your undying love,

For now she is happy and free once more

And she's waiting for you at Heaven's door.

Helen Steiner Rice ©