kimblanchard Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 I am posting a poem I wrote last February that was used on the front of the bulletin at Mike's funeral. If you would like a copy of the bulletin, complete with pictures, send me your address via e-mail here. - Hugs, Shannon Do You Make Coffee? I wish I was a woman of greater faith, Who willingly gives up her husband to your care Knowing that you love him more and want him But Heavenly Father, my soul and heart is laid bare. Who will tell me that they love me Every morning when I rise, Who will make me feel special By seeing the love in his eyes. Who will make my morning coffee, And help me make the bed, Who will give me cash to tide me over, When my checkbook balance is in the red. Who will pat my head so gently As he passes through the room, Who will be the man who calls to tell me Sweetie, I’ll be coming home soon. Who will help me with the dishes, And wipe my frown away With a simple phrase of love Like “Everything’s going to be okay.” Who will check my tire pressure, And tell me to change my oil, Who will pick our garden flowers And lovingly work the soil? Who will make my bad days good, When I come home all a’flustering, Who will hold out his arms for a hug When no words will change a thing Who will help clear the table, At holiday’s dinners with me, Who will carve our turkeys When it has always been he. Who will I call when a decision Alone I will have to make He has always been the tie breaker Even if his vote I didn’t take. Who will comfort and console me, When my heart is full of pain Who will be the laughter and my sunshine When my life is full of rain? Who will sit and sup with me Night after lonely night? Who can do nothing with me And have it feel so right. The life we built together Too quickly quickly passed Dear Lord I want to start over Our lives just went too fast. I know that you are here As you always have been and will be I’m comforted by that fact. But dear Lord do you make coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittlers Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Dear Shannon, I loved your poem. What a beautiful tribute to your husband. I know that you must miss Mike dearly but I know that he is waiting for you in heaven with a big pot of coffee. You are in my prayers. Lots of Love, Susan M. P.S. You are a very talented poet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrell Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 shannon, i admire you. mirrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 BAWLING my eyes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Dear Shannon ---so sorry for what you are going through---although you will never stop feeling the pain of losing Mike, in time it does get a little better and I hope your beautiful memories of your life with him ease some of the pain you are feeling regards Eileen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Shannon - Bawling my two eyes out, too!! Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Dear Shannon, I'm sending you LOVE, HUGS and MUCH SUPPORT! Thank you my dear friend for sharing that beautiful poem. God, Mike and all your family and friends are with you my dear. (((((((((((((((((((((((SHANNON))))))))))))))))))))) Warm and Very Gentle Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Dear Shannon, That truly was beautiful. Although my husband is not sick that really hit home. That poem fits my life with him perfectly. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I am hoping your faith will help you and your precious family get through it somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 SHANNON, THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL! HOPE YOU REMAIN ONLINE TO HELP OTHERS SUCH AS MYSELF GO THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES WITH OUR SPOUSES, FATHERS, MOTHERS, SISTERS, BROTHERS AND FRIENDS. YOUR WORDS REALLY HIT HOME. GOD BLESS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Shannon your posts have always had the ability to touch my heart, and this poem has found a home there. I hope you don't mind my copying that and sending it to some friends. I think it was truly beautiful. You are truly beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 SHANON, I COPIED IT TO, HOPE YOU DON'T MIND. I WILL READ IT OFTEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 BEAUTIFUL! It touched my soul. There is no doubt here the great love you two had, and that is so very special. God IS with you, Shannon. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 That is awesome shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresca Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 WOW!!! Touching, and beautiful. Very beautiful. God bless you. (((((((((SHANNON))))))))) Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Thank you SO much for sharing your special poem. It made me weep, but was so endearing....stay with us as you are inspirational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 1, 2003 Author Share Posted July 1, 2003 With tears in my eyes, that was the most beautiful thing I have ever read. My husband use to make my coffee every morning and bring it up to me as I woke up and we would talk about the day ahead. He was always up ahead of me taking care of the dogs and the early chores, he never woke me when he got up, he would just come up the stairs with my favorite coffee cup (Patriots) and sit with me while I yawned and complained about the hour of the morning, he was always smiling at me when he came up even though I was a grumpy morning person. Oh, to have those days again. Please send me a copy, because it means so much to me. kblanchard@thplaw.com. I feel your pain so completely, thank you for your strength even as early and as new your wound must feel. I am so so so sorry we have or any of us have to go through this. God Bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Shannon, I can only reiterate what everyone else has said: That was truly a heart wrenching poem. Whenever anyone would ask me why I wouldn't stop smoking, I always said I couldn't bear to outlive my husband. I can't stop thinking about you.. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 1, 2003 Author Share Posted July 1, 2003 Shannon, there are just no words to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 1, 2003 Author Share Posted July 1, 2003 Shannon, It is just like you to want to share more of your life with dear Mike with the rest of us. Thank you so much. You are a wonderful person. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Just as beautiful and special as your love for each other. Praying that you are doing as well as can be expected...so hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 1, 2003 Author Share Posted July 1, 2003 Shannon YOur poem was touching and beautiful, what a tribute to Mike. I would love to have a copy of the funeral bulletin. I will email you with my address. I hope you don't leave us, you are such an inspiration to all of us, please stay around and let us help you as much as we can. Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Yup - no words - just blubbering tears.... ((((((((((((((((((((((SHANNON))))))))))))))))))))) SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuckwebgrrl Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Shannon, I can't even conceive of what you're feeling. Your poem is such a beautiful expression of the love between you & Mike. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pepperpike Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 Thank you for such a lovely post in the midst of what must be immense grief. I will take this as a reminder to show the love I have for those around me each and every day. Loving memories are something we can leave others should God call us home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 Shannon, your poem brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing it. Thank you for reminding me that I must make sure my husband knows how much I love him, as you made sure that Mike knew your love for him. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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