Allan Hogg

Perhaps love is like a resting place, A shelter from the storm,
It exists to give you comfort, It is there to keep you warm.
And in those times of trouble when you are most alone, The memory of love will always bring you home...

Perhaps love is like a window, Perhaps an open door,
It invites you to come closer, It wants to show you more.
And even if you lose yourself and don't know what to do, The memory of love will see you through...

Love to some is like a cloud, To some as strong as steel,
For some a way of living, For some a way to feel.
And some say love is holding on, And some say letting go,
And some say love is everything, And some say they don't know...

Perhaps love is like the ocean, Full of conflict, full of pain,
Like a fire when it's cold outside, thunder when it rains,
If I should live forever, and all my dreams come true,
My memories of love will always be of you...

Ed's Family (Friend) December 30, 2008

Everybody's rushing around
Full of festive cheer,
But we’re finding all we want to do
At Christmas, is come here...

To talk to you a little while-
And bring a flower or two,
We can't buy you a present,
So what else can we do?

Remember that we love you
We’re' still hurting with the pain,
We don’t think it will ever stop
Till we’re with you once again...

Ed's Family (Friend) December 24, 2008

The window of Heaven is open,
The angels can fly to and fro,
And those that I love can all gather,
And look down at Christmas below.

For Christmas is special in Heaven,
The love is so easy to see,
And down from the window at Christmas,
God sends a present to me.

'I will forever be with you,
Your side, I shall always be near,
And though you may not always see me,
In your heart I will always be there.

I will warm up your soul during Christmas,
My love is a fire burning bright,
Then my blanket of love will surround you,
And keep you all through the night.

On the brink of your Christmas morning,
I'll be the star at the top of the tree,
Shining my light on your teardrops,
You'll see a reflection of me.

Then as the gifts are all opened,
With the children encircling the hearth,
Look deep in their little faces,
Their kisses will be from my heart...

Ed's Family (Friend) December 23, 2008

Hello From Heaven

It's me again from Heaven
With a message from above
Feel my spirit all around you
As I sprinkle you with love...

I have watched you, as your tears flow
I have heard your silent screams
I know you sleep with visions
Of me visiting your dreams...

I have come and sat beside you
Placed my hands upon your face
Wiped away the many teardrops
I so wish I could erase...

I have watched you every day now
Seen such pain within your eyes
I just wish that there were some way
I could help you realise...

I am happy up in Heaven
In this peaceful loving place
Where I will be here waiting
To welcome you with my embrace...

You will join me here in Heaven
When your time comes you’ll see
Leave your Earthly cares behind you
Travel on to where you’re free...

I have heard you ask to go now
But there is more for you to do
I promise I'll be waiting
When your time on earth is through ...

Until that day does happen
Feel the love I send your way
Every single moment
Of every single day...



c Lyndie Sorenson 2007

Ed's Family (Friend) December 22, 2008

Chrismas bells are ringing
At every corner store
Pretty lights are gleaming
Like all the years before
But the light that used to shine in me
And bring me joy and cheer
Has gone away for good in seems
Now that you aren't here...

All the words of the Christmas songs
I used to love to sing
They used to make me happy
Now sorrow is all they bring
Everything reminds me
That you have gone away
It hurts too much remembering
Those happy Chrismas days...

Maybe someday I'll smile again
Maybe I'll even sing
Maybe I'll even feel like joining in
When I hear the carolers sing.
Maybe I'll look at the picutres
Of Christmases past with you
And Thank God for the memories
And the time I spent with you...

Maybe that will happen someday
But it won't happen this year
I will go through the motions
But I'll feel no holiday cheer
I'll smile on the outside
Like everyone wants me to
But inside I'll be crying
My heart will be yearning for you...

I hope your Christmas in Heaven
is full of peace and love
And if I listen very close
Can you give me a sign from above?
Just a little something
To let me know you're okay
And that even though you're gone
You're not so far away...


c Nancy Thomason

Ed's Family (Friend) December 21, 2008

Gentle snowflakes touch my face
As a tear trails down my cheek
Among crowds and glistening tinsel
Your face, I once more seek.

Another month has come to pass
With not once glimpse of you
Except in dreams, you visit me
In shades of hazy blue.

Christmas time will soon be here
I long to see your face
Just once again, to see your smile
And hold you in my embrace.

Christmas time is boxed up
In tones of purple hue
It's wrapped in misty memories
And laced with thoughts of you.



Written By:
Marilyn Ferguson
c 1987

Ed's Family (Friend) December 14, 2008

God sends His lovely angel tears
To us this time of year
They float and tumble through the air
And send out Christmas cheer.

Each flake He sends is special
From out of wintry skies
They paint a pretty picture
To soothe our weary eyes.

Like sparkling gems, they fill the sky
And quietly take up space
They seem to flow in harmony
Attired in angel lace.

At Christmas time when all is calm
We look to things above
For angel tears and Christmas
To fill our lives with love.

So if you get to feeling blue
And are plagued by worldly fears
Just look outside your window
God's shedding angel tears...


Author/Written By:
Marilyn Ferguson
c 2001

Ed's Family (Friend) December 13, 2008

IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME ONCE AGAIN AND THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME,☆

FOR ALL I HAVE ARE MEMORIES AND YOUR PICTURE IN A FRAME.☆

NO PRESENTS YOU CAN OPEN,☆

YOUR SWEET SMILE I'D LOVE TO SEE,☆

OH WHAT I'D GIVE TO HAVE YOU HERE AS WE PUT THE PRESENTS BENEATH THE TREE. ☆

I'M TOLD YOU'RE ALWAYS WITH ME ALTHOUGH I MAY NOT SEE YOU THERE,☆

I KNOW YOU LIVE INSIDE MY HEART AND OUR BOND WE'LL ALWAYS SHARE.☆

SO AS WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AND YOU WATCH US FROM ABOVE,☆

KNOW WE'RE THINKING OF YOU AND SEND YOU ALL OUR LOVE.☆

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Maryann Kennedy December 12, 2008

The lights are blinking merrily
The tinsel’s on the tree
It sits there in the window
For all the world to see.

The house is filled with holly
And pine-cone scents the air
The Christmas cards keep coming
Each one is hung with care.

The gifts are tied with ribbons red
And topped with pretty bows
I’m done with all the details
As far as Christmas goes.

The fire is softly glowing
You face I long to touch
But Christmas isn’t Christmas
I miss you oh, so much.

If I could have just anything
My Christmas wish would be
To wake up in the morning
And find you here with me.

Staring at your picture
I long to be set free
Tonight the tears are streaming
As I hold it next to me.

Flakes of snow swirl through the air
I’m braced for stormy weather
I wait for brighter days ahead
When we can be together.

So hold a place in Heaven Allan
And someday when life is through
You’ll be my Christmas angel
And I'll share the day with you.


Author/Written By:
Marilyn Ferguson
c 2002

Ed's Family (Friend) December 12, 2008

A Christmas Present

It’s Christmas and I miss you
You'll never know how much
The greatest gift that I could get
Would be just to feel your touch...

I know you're safe in God's arms
That's now where you have to be
And I don't care that I'm selfish
To want you back with me...

Please have a lovely Christmas
I'll get by, you'll see
Just Promise me on Christmas day
That you will think of me...

Ed's Family (Friend) December 9, 2008