the Crossroads

Especially for those who have lost someone dear to them.

I dedicate this poem to us all

 Written by Mary Frye 1932

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.  
I am the soft stars that shine at night.  
Do not stand at my grave and cry,  
I am not there; I did not die.

      Thoughts, of days gone by, years ago, a conversation took place between my special friend and myself.

     This was at a time in my life, where I had only 2 friends, Jesus and my friend, "Lampwicke." He told me that one day, I would have many, true and lasting friends.   That was a thought that I found hard to believe, yet it has become a reality.  Take my friend by his word, for he truly knows what he is talking about.

     I am thankful for the days of old, as well as the days ahead, for though we may not know our future, life, changes, on a daily basis. Jesus never told us things would be easy following the straight and narrow, nor did He tell us it was without bumps in the road. He never told us that life was a bowl of cherries without "Pits".

     I come to a place almost everyday now, where the twists and turns are unexpected. Why? One thing I can be certain of, is that when dealing with others, you can't live for them, you have to make a choice for yourself, how you will handle whatever the situation that arises.

     I write my friend Lampwicke still to this day, for we are good friends, and we love each other in Gods love. A few years back, he introduced me to another friend, her name is "kiwibirdLes."  We became very close during these last couple of years, and we too, love each other in Gods love.

     In 2005, we all came together in a small California town of "Paradise", Lampwicke, myself (Grasshopper) KiwibirdLes and her husband, meeting in a pre-heaven bound get together. Those are the days I will always cherish, for to meet with true and lasting friends, in the center of it all, is our Lord Jesus. The one Friend, who never leaves any of us, for any reason.

     Here it is, now 2007, and I truly have made many true and lasting friends. Many I may never meet, until that day we all together fly Home... Heaven. That is okay, because I know when we finally meet, it will be as brothers and sisters, in Gods love.

     In His timing, In His love, together for eternity, friends forever.....and ever

     I have come farther than I ever thought possible, have friends I never thought I would have, and a love so deep that sometimes, it makes me cry, because the promises of a "lifetime ago" have been fulfilled.

     Thank you Lord, for friends, my friends, and for loving me so, to send them to me.

In His love, Grasshopper

written for my special friend, who led me back to my Lord..