Jackie Bothwell

Candelight

A candlelight glows in memory,
Of the love we still hold.
A life that touched so many,
Treasured gifts as memories unfold.
Our eyes well up with tears,
As we try to be strong.
Yet throughout our remaining years,
For their love we will long.
If we could just remember,
The Lord reaches out His hand.
He'll walk with us forever-
Help our hearts to understand.
Trusting Him to take our sorrow,
Faith He will see us through.
Will guide us towards tomorrow,
Filled with His blessings too.
So honor your precious loved one,
With the candlelight a glow.
Knowing your healing has begun,
As your teardrops gently flow.

Deborah Dunwoody (Daughter) November 10, 2008

nearly 2 yrs

jackie its nearly 2 yrs since youve been gone its just flew in ur missed dearly by all ur family n friends and in under a week deborahs baby is due but im sure u have been watching over her anyway n i know u would have been over the moon take care up there xxxxx

Lynsey Pursley (Close Friend) November 2, 2008

Do you make them laugh in Heaven,
does your smile bring them good cheer?

Do you make the sun shine brighter,
like you did when you were here?

The very mention of your name,
the memories of your smile,
The little things you said and did,
are with us all the while.

You meant so very much to us,
there’s nothing left to say,
Except that without you here
there is no perfect day.

For no-one knows the heartache,
that lies behind our smiles,
no-one knows how many times
we have broken down & cried.

we want to tell you something
so there wont be any doubt,
you're so wonderful to think of,
but so hard to be without...

We hold you close within our hearts,
and there you shall remain.
To walk with us throughout our lives,
until we meet again

Marina (Family Friend) October 30, 2008

THANK YOU MY FRIEND

XXX PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS XXX

IF I COULD CATCH A RAINBOW
I WOULD DO IT JUST FOR YOU,
AND SHARE WITH YOU ITS BEAUTY
ON THE DAYS YOUR FEELIN BLUE.

IF I COULD BUILD A MOUNTAIN
YOU COULD CALL YOUR VERY OWN,
A PLACE TO FIND SINCERITY
A PLACE TO BE ALONE.

IF I COULD TAKE YOUR TROUBLES
I WOULD TOSS THEM IN THE SEA,
BUT ALL THESE THINGS IM FINDING
ARE IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME.

I CANNOT BUILD A MOUNTAIN
OR CATCH A RAINBOW FAIR,
BUT LET ME BE WHAT I KNOW BEST,
A FRIEND WHOS ALWAYS THERE.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT,LOV ALWAYS JACKIE XXXXXX

Jackie Robinson (Friend) October 29, 2008

I'm right here in your Heart

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled
with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today, While thinking of the many
things we didn't get to say, I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you. And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand. That an angel came and called my
name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready
In Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind, All those
things I dearly love.



But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye,
For all of life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you, and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized, that that could never be,
For emptiness and memories, Would take the place of me.



And when I thought of Worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through Heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, From his great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you.
Today your life on Earth is past, But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last, and since each day's the same day,
There's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true, Though there were times you did some
things, you know you shouldn't do.



But you have been forgiven, And now at last you're free,
So won't you take my hand And share My life with Me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me,

I'm right here in your Heart

Marina (Family Friend) October 13, 2008

massage from up above

I have not turned my back on you,
so there is no need to cry.
I'm watching you from heaven,
just beyond the morning sky.
I've seen you almost fall apart,
when you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
and watched him take your hand.
He told me you are in more pain,
then I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch,
or see me by your side.
I've whispered that I love you,
while I wiped each tear you cried.
So please try not to ache for me,
we'll meet again one day,
beyond the dark and stormy sky,
a Rainbow lights the way.

Marina (Family Friend) October 7, 2008

r.i.p

Ask your guardian angel
in a thought or in a prayer
to come and stand beside you
and your angel will be there

The angels want to help you
god has given them this task
they'll give you all the love you need
you only have to ask

Then when life seems unkind
and your losing all direction
invisible wings enfold you
in their strong divine protection

So tell your angel all your fears
and you will see a sign
to let you know that everything
will really turn out fine

Marina (Family Friend) October 6, 2008

40th Birthday

WE THINK ABOUT YOU'S AT TIMES, REMEMBERING THE JOKES AND LAUGHS. THIS YEAR WOULD HAVE BEEN A CORNERSTONE IN YOUR LIFE YOU WOULD HAVE BECAME AN OLD MAN. THE THREE OF YOU WILL NEVER AGE AND WE WILL SEE YOU IN TIME. TRY NOT TO MESS THE BIG MAN ABOUT. GOD BLESS. MCFARLANE FAMILY

Stephen McFarlane (Friend) May 28, 2008

MISSING YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

YOU WERE VERY KIND AND THOUGHTFULL
WITH A WARM AND LOVING HEART
AND WHEN OTHER PEOPLE NEEDED HELP
YOU ALWAYS PLAYED YOUR PART
YOUR THOUGHT OF EVERY SINGLE DAY
WHATEVER TIME OF YEAR
BUT SOMEHOW MORE THAN EVER
NOW YOUR SPECIAL DAY IS HEAR
NO PRESENT CAN BE GIVEN
AND THATS REALLY VERY HARD
BUT THERES A WORLD OF LOVE INSIDE
THIS SPECIAL LITTLE CARD
EACH MEMORY IS SHINING BRIGHT
AND TREASURED DEARLY TOO
BUT MEMORIES CANT TAKE THE PLACE
OF SOMEONE DEAR LIKE YOU
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY BRO
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Shirley Bothwell (Sister) May 23, 2008

for shirley

When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, As much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready, In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had
If I could re-live yesterday Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized, that this could never be,
For emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne.
He said, 'This is eternity, And all I've promised you.'
Today your life on earth is past, But here life starts anew

Heather May 21, 2008