She Is At Peace

I saw your message in the sky, Above a church, as we drove by, The clouds above so pure and white, Revealed the cross where Your Son died. The cloth draped cross shown so bright Told me that You had heard our plight, And as I watched it dissipate, I knew not yet what was her fate. For five long years she fought to live, Stood by her husband, raised her kids, I thought the message I did see Meant You were leaving her here with me. Then days of hell turned into weeks, And as I watched she'd grit her teeth And fight with all her strength and might Determined not to lose this fight. So white and soft the note You sent Gave me new life at her expense, Your message selfishly I'd misread With tears of shame I bowed my head. Now she no longer fights to breathe And she looks like she is at peace, After all those days of pain she's known, I thank You God for calling her home. Cile Beer Cathy passed away July 18, 2004