I'm sure God has a ranch in HeavenA place for cowboys to call home
With dusty trails and deep passes
Where cows and horses freely roam
I picture you up on a ledge
Gazing at the draws below
Leaning forward with your Thirty X
Stetson hat pulled way down low
I can 'bout hear the leather creaking
When your gelding switches feet
Your spurs softly jingle in the wind
Your rope's tied on and coiled neat
There is contentment on your face
You're happy, but I can't pretend,
Though I'm glad you've made God's journey,
That I can truly comprehend
In my earthly ways I question
The reasons God took you away
I guess the timing was exactly right
To enter Heaven on that day
The only comfort I have found
That puts my grief to rest
Is that God only takes the top hands
Because His crew's the very best
We still cry and we sure miss you
And all the things that might have been
But God needed one more cowboy
And He felt you'd fit right in
So He sent down all His ranch hands
An extra horse stood at their side
Then he softly whispered to you
"Saddle up, my friend, let's ride"
5 comments:
That made me cry but it is so fitting. When mom called to tell me Kim had passed I instantly was over whelmed with so may emotions and memories. He is such a good man. We all realy thought of him as another uncle. I remember all the camping trips and when all the guys came for elk camp every year and smile to think of the fun times our families have shared. I also remember one time I spent the night with Jamie and how he helped Wes write a talk for Primary that next morning. We all went out to play and Wes tried to catch some wild kittens by placeing a bowl of milk in a cat carrier, well all those kittens went in and drank up the milk and then took off when he tried to shut the door. Wes had used up all the milk in the house and Kim had none for breakfast or Sunday dinner. He was so mad, but it was all so funny that I laughed till I cried. We will miss him. I must say though that one of the strongest things I have learned and experiencd over this last year is that even though the ones we love have passed on they are very much still here with us. Their always there. We can always feel their love. I am so greatful that we can all be together as family for eternity. We love all of you so much and our thoughts and prayers are with you!
I can't help but look at that picture and think how happy they were, and how much life has changed for your family with him passing. He will be missed, and his memory cherished.
lots of love,
Daedre
Shaylyn and Family...I know this is a sad time in your family...know that my family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
(PS Where did you get this poem...did you write it?)
to you and all your family we are sorry for your lose if you need anything let me know even if its just to talk.
Thank you all for your kind words.
Amanda, I can totally picture Kim cussing Wes for using the milk as bait! We are so lucky to be such a close family because there are many memories to keep us going.
Leslie, This poem was read at Kevin's Dad's funeral last year. I thought it was fitting for Kim. Kevin found it on the internet. Someone wrote it as a tribute. I made Kevin help me find it.
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