The doctor’s voice was heavy
His words chilled to the bone
Your little girl won’t last the day
Tonight, you’ll be alone.
I hurried to her bedside
Her body pale and weak
She told me that she loved me
I kissed her tiny cheek.
My child was quickly fading
I held her trembling hand
She said, you mustn’t cry for me
Someday you’ll understand.
Today, I dreamt of angels
Who carried me away
To the holy land of Jesus
God talked to me today."
I held her, oh, so gently
She slowly passed away
My tears continued falling
On her gown that dreadful day.
For years, I nursed my anger
Consumed by endless grief
I even hoped that I might die
To bring about relief.
In a lonely cemetery
By her grave, one wintry day
I was sadly placing flowers
And felt the urge to pray.
As I knelt beside her gravesite
I felt a breath of spring
The sky lit up with angels
What comfort it did bring.
A voice broke through the silence
It brought about release
My little daughter spoke to me
My soul was filled with peace.
Her words were sweet as honey
She said, I didn’t die
For now, I live with Jesus
So, Daddy please don’t cry.
My daughter dwells in heaven
Of that, I can be sure
For today she walks with Jesus
He’s taking care of her
Jessica Renee Hunley
10-5-1988 ~ 11-11-2004
We miss you and we Love you Jessica
