Survivors

I thank God everyday for the family and friends we have in our lives, because without them I am not sure how we would get through the loss of Lola. All the cards, special books, flowers and gifts to remember her by are amazing. We truly feel blessed so if we haven't said it, thank you for being you! I also recieved some beautiful poems from unknown authors..today I thought I would share these...written from an angel. I love to read these, in a way it is almost comforting. I pray that Lola is with us everyday...and we will be survivors!

My Mom is a Survivor

My Mom is a Survior, or so I've heard it said. But I hear here crying at night when all others are in bed. I watch her lay awake at night and go to hold her hand. She doesn't know I'm with her to help her understand. But like the sands on the beach that never wash away...

I watch over my mom, who thinks of me each day. She wears smiles for others...a smile of disguise. But through heaven's door I see tears flowing from her eyes.  My mom tries to cope with death to keep my memory alive.

But anyone who knows her knows it her way to survive. As I watch over my mom...through heaven's open door. I try to tell her than the angels will protect me forever more. But I know that doesn't help her or ease the burden she bears.

For no matter what she says...no matter what she feels. My suriving mom has a broken heart that time won't ever heal.

My Dad is a Survivor Too

My Dad is a survivor too...which is no suprise to me. He's always been like a lighthouse that helps you cross the stormy sea.

But, I walk with my dad each day to lift him when he's down. I wipe the tears he hides from others. He cries when no one is around.

I watch him sit up late at night, with my picture in his hand.

He cries as he tries to grieve alone, and wishes he could understand.

My dad is like a tower of strenght. He is the greatest of them all!

Now, as I watch over my precious dad from the Heaven's above...I'm so proud..AND I can still feel his love!

We LOVE you Lola!

and you too (whoever is reading this :))

-The Mother of an Angel

                                                       The Doepkes- JP, Kim & Lola
                                                                      08-16-09