Thomas Leighton Lister Butler

Flower For Thomas

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Kelly Butler (Cousin) September 30, 2009

Angel Baby

I thought of you and closed my eyes
And prayed to God today
I asked "What makes a Mother?"
And I know I heard Him say.

"A Mother has a baby"
This we know is true
"But God can you be a Mother,
When your baby's not with you?"

"Yes, you can," He replied
With confidence in His voice
"I give many women babies,
When they leave is not their choice.

Some I send for a lifetime,
And others for the day.
And some I send to feel your womb,
But there's no need to stay."

"I just don't understand this God
I want my baby to be here."
He took a deep breath and cleared His throat,
And then I saw the tear.

"I wish I could show you,
What your child is doing today.
If you could see your child's smile,
With all the other children and say...

'We go to Earth to learn our lessons,
Of love and life and fear.
My Mommy loved me oh so much,
I got to come strait here.

I feel so lucky to have a Mom,
Who had so much love for me.
I learned my lessons very quickly,
My Mommy set me free.

I miss my Mommy oh so much,
But I visit her every day.
When she goes to sleep,
On her pillow's where I lay

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek,
And whisper in her ear.
Mommy don't be sad today,
I'm your baby and I'm here.'

"So you see my dear sweet ones,
your children are okay.
Your babies are born here in My home,
And this is where they'll stay.

They'll wait for you with Me,
Until your lesson's through.
And on the day that you come home
they'll be at the gates for you.

So now you see what makes a Mother,
It's the feeling in your heart
it's the love you had so much of
Right from the very start

Though some on earth may not realize,
you are a Mother.
Until their time is done.
They'll be up here with Me one day
and know that you are the best one!"

Kelly Butler (Cousin) September 20, 2009

Little Brother - by Christie Wildman

For Chelsea


You have this little Brother,
He loves you very much,
But you’ll never get to see him,
Or feel his gentle touch.

He had to go away you see,
Through God’s garden gates.
Though he longs to meet you,
Heaven’s where he waits.

You have this little Brother,
He’s sending you his love,
Although he longs to be with you,
He watches from above.

He grew his Angel wings you see,
Though none of us were ready,
On one of heavens clouds he sleeps,
Cuddling his teddy.

You have this little Brother,
He’d love to come and play.
But for all eternity,
In the sky is where he’ll stay.

God had a plan you see,
He needs him by his side,
He’s shown him how to use his wings,
Through heavens clouds he glides.

You have this little Brother,
And though you are apart,
The love that you feel for him,
Will remain ever in your heart.

Joanne Mitchell September 20, 2009