Linda, my sister, oldest of we five siblings, sent me a heartbreaking poem yesterday. Dickers, her husband, and my brother-in-law, father to Laurie, stepfather to Julie and David, grandfather to four children, was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. At the same time, an aneurysm about to burst in his stomach was discovered and he underwent surgery for that. He has been a good soldier through it all and he has an amazing spirit. I know that he stays strong for his family and he has taught me a great lesson about love.
Remember Me
It’s cancer and it’s advanced
I don’t think we heard that right
It’s cancer and it’s advanced
This can’t be right.
Why our brain is screaming
Why us, what did we do
We must be dreaming.
A voice whispers in our ear,
Remember me, I’m here
No…you aren’t here
All we feel is fear.
How could this happen?
What did we do?
Nothing, he says, but
Remember me, I’m here.
Taking one day at a time
Putting one foot in front of another
Our minds are leaden
Our feet are frozen.
A voice whispers in our ear,
Remember me, I’m here
No, you aren’t here
All we feel is fear.
What will tomorrow bring?
We don’t know he says, just love one another,
Remember, I am here.
Oh…as our hearts begin to listen to that still calm voice.
Each day passes, time moves on,
Isn’t this a beautiful day, he says.
Yes, she says…so glad we are here together
Joining our hands as we live each day to the fullest
Did you see the sunrise this morning?
It was beautiful
Did you hear the birds singing?
Causing our spirits to soar.
A voice whispers in our ear,
Remember me, I’m here
Hello, we hear your voice
And feel your presence near and are comforted.
I love you forever he says,
She says me more than you,
It feels good to be together
To share our lives each day
We don’t know what tomorrow will bring,
But, we take each day as a gift
We now hear that voice clearly whisper in our ear,
Remember me; I’m here to help you in your journey
We remember you, we remember you
We are glad you are here with us
As we make this journey together
Safe in you, safe in you.
Thank you for remembering me.
Written by: Linda Carlson
February 9, 2009
