Rochelle Amanda Holness

a letter from heaven

a letter from heaven


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.

~Author~

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

Sheila Mum To Ian And Wife Of Trev (passerby) February 17, 2007

Something someone sent me when I lost my son, my thoughts are with your family and friends xx

To lose someone you love is hard to bear
To lose your child it is beyond compare
Whether the child is a daughter or son
Each one of them is a precious one

Your children can never be replaced
Every one of them has their own special place
Your heart is heavy it feels like lead
You don’t want to believe your child is dead

You don’t think the pain will ever go away
No matter what other people may say
No one knows just what to say to you
You need their help to see you through

Life it seems so unfair
You wish your child could still be there
Your memories fill your heart and head
You remember all the things they said

Life is for living and you must go on
You pretend each day they have not gone
Until you meet them once again
You will learn to live through the pain

Elaine Fisher (passer by) February 17, 2007

adapted excerpts of Ram Dass's letter to grieving parents

Rochelle finished her work on Earth and left the stage in a manner that leaves those of us left behind with a cry of agony in our hearts, as the fragile thread of our faith is dealt with so violently. Is anyone strong enough to stay conscious through such teaching as you are receiving? Probably very few. And even they would only have a whisper of equanimity and peace amidst the screaming trumpets of their rage, grief, horror, and desolation.

I can't assuage your pain with any words, nor should I ... For something in you dies when you bear the unbearable, and it is only in that dark night of the soul that you are prepared to see as God sees, to love as God loves.

Now is the time to let your grief find expression - no false strength. Now is the time to sit quietly and speak to Rochellle, thank her for being with you these few years, and encourage her to go on with whatever his work is, knowing that you will grow in compassion and wisdom from this experience. In my heart, I know that you and she will meet again and again, and recognize the many ways in which you have known each other. And when you meet you will know, in a flash, what now it is not given to you to know: why this had to be the way it was.....

Now her soul is free, and the love that you can share with her is invulnerable to the winds of changing time and space. In that deep love, include me.

In love,
Ram Dass

Sher February 17, 2007

RIP

rip, so young, deepest sympathy with family and friends

Nichola (none) February 16, 2007

SO SORRY

YRZ ON N I STIL WONDER HOW DAT TWISTED MAN CUD DO SUCH A THING..

UR MISSED DEARLY

R.I.P BABY GIRL
XXX

Pwiincess P February 16, 2007

R.I.P rochelle

may you rest in peace now you are a angel and You rot in hell who ever did this sending all my love to the family samxxxxxxxx i may not of worded this right but it makes me so mad that people have the right to take such a growing life away from a child have good dreams now rochelle god bless sweetheart samxxxxxxxx

Samantha (paying tribute) February 16, 2007

R.I.P rochelle

may you rest in peace now you are a angel and You rot in hell who ever did this sending all my love to the family samxxxxxxxx i may not of worded this right but it makes me so mad that people have the right to take such a growing life away from from a child have good dreams now rochelle god bless sweetheart samxxxxxxxx

Samantha (paying tribute) February 16, 2007