My First Christmas in Heaven

From my parish bulletin - my pastor publishes this poem each year as he is aware, for many, Christmas can be a depressing time, especially for those who have lost a loved one in the past year. So if you are feeling a loss, perhaps this will help.

My First Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees,

around the world below

with tiny lights, like heaven's stars,

reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular,

please wipe away that tear

for I am spending Christmas with

Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs

that people hold so clear

but the sounds of music can't compare

with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you

the joy their voices bring,

for it is beyond description

to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,

I see the pain inside your heart,

but I am not so far away,

we really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, my dear ones,

you know I hold you dear,

and be glad I'm spending Christmas

with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift

from my heavenly home above.

I sent you each a memory

of my undying love.

After all, love is a gift more precious

than pure gold.

It was always more important in the stories

Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other

as my Father said to do.

For I can't count the blessings

or love he has for each of you .

So have a Merry Christmas

and wipe away that tear.

Remember I am spending Christmas

with Jesus Christ this year.