Easter

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Dear Ones:

For many this will be an empty Easter. But let's don't let our sorrow

overcome us and take away the true meaning of Easter.

Yesterday, I received this poem from the

Chaplain of the hospital where my husband died. I want to share it with

you

The Easter Message

Last Easter. when my voice was lifted up

to sing the praises of my risen Lord,

I had not tasted sorrow's bitter cup.

The music held for me no minor chord.

This Eastertide my stricken heart sends up

the strains I lift in accents clear and strong.

For I have drained the dredges of sorrows cup,

And learned the meaning of the Easter song.

I know the sweetness of the minor chord,

the glory of the major full and clear,

I know the power of my risen Lord;

HE LIVES, and THEY SHALL LIVE whom I

hold dear.

And though I cannot help the tears that flow,

And though my heart is sad as a heart can be,

I sing the Easter song because I know

The Blessed Easter message is for me.

Author Unknown

When I think of all that I have been through...My Mom died Feb.

1997...My Dad died June 1998..

then my husband died Dec. 1998. I can't help remembering what Easter

is all about. My Savior went through so much more...I shoud not

complain, but be thankful that my were not more.

Each of you know that you are in my heart, in my prayers and may you be

blessed with LOVE ans PEACE that passes all human understanding.

Betty