Dante's Eulogy, by Stephanie

I just want everyone to know Dante is going on his journey to heaven. He will be missed by all here. He has entered a world unknown to us. He has entered eternal life with God. His spirit is strong and his faith was never anything to worry about. I know Dante would want us to celebrate his new life and be happy he is at peace. He can watch over us and keep us in check. He is a strong spirit. God chose a good person. Do not be sad of his passing, this is a good day and we must celebrate.

Dante’, I will miss you and my love for you is forever. We all will miss your smile and your funny ways. I am glad you felt open enough to share your life with me in ways most kids your age do not share with their mothers. I will always cherish the moments we had together and all our special talks.

So I ask all of you, let your tears be tears of joy for my son and our brother, Dante. For his spirit has passed into heaven to be with God, the Great Spirit.

To Dante, From Mom

My little man, I will miss you tremendously!!! Everyone loves you so much. That will never fade.

You have a new path now and I want you to embrace it with comfort and make your journey a great one. You were chosen and your spirit is a great and powerful gift. Your strong personality will get you through anything.

I love you and we will meet again. I hope everyone can accept your new life in the spirit world for you have etenal life with God.

I love you, baby!!
Love,
Mom

To My Dearest Family...

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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