Memorial Day

When Todd was young he lost 3 of his siblings. One of his sisters died in an accident when she was a young baby and then a brother and sister set of twins that died shortly after birth. They are buried in Utah where his family lived at the time. For Memorial Day we decided to visit the grave and take some flowers. Todd had never been there before so it was pretty emotional for him. After we got home he wrote a beautiful poem.

A Short Cut to Eternity

Why is it such a tragedy when a baby dies
The answer is in the mother’s cries

A little child who doesn’t move
Emotions that you cannot soothe

There’s a future that was snuffed
Words of consolation are not enough

Does it still belong to you if it never cries
Will I get to raise my child if it dies

Were they meant to live on earth
Or were they only here for their birth

To receive a body and take a breath
Then be ushered home through death

Were they better than the rest
Had they already passed the test

Too pure and innocent to abide
Heavenly Father’s joy and pride

On the other side of the veil
Can they see or feel you there

Are they sad when you cry
Disappointed when you lie

Do they help answer your prayers
Give you hope when all else fails

You must call on a higher power
To give you comfort every hour

So many things on your mind
Only questions left behind

Listen to the still small voice
Understand they had a choice

Heavenly Father had plans too
There was a greater work to do

Together in the same garden place
Able to hold them and see their face

All things shall be restored
You’ll get to see them grow old

God is mighty to save
Christ has overcome the grave

They got a short cut to eternity
Showing us how we need to be

They’re helping our eyes to see
Guiding us back to eternity

In the Lord's House we were sealed
One day our family will be healed

Since families are forever
One day we’ll be together