Three weeks ago they said you had six months left
Well, six months came early
And it wasn’t at all easy on us
But the strangest thing is I think you knew
Because when you left, you gave us no fuss
And though everyone that knows you
Now are painted with an emotion colored blue
We know you’re in a better place

Good words from your grand child that will give you a smile
They are some deep thoughts you will keep on file
We know how you like to file things
Because God knew we hadn’t the resources to take care of you as we should
He took you with him so that he could
And though it’s not easy to let you go
We know, now you rest in a better place

As you sit and watch your westerns on your plasma in the sky
I still can’t help but think you knew
I think I know your secret
Last week when we thought that we lost you
You struck a deal with God
You asked him for one more week
Seven more days to be among family and friends
Make your peace, say your goodbyes and tie up loose ends
Because seven days ago you fought to stay
You came back
But you left so easily and peacefully on this day
So I know you held your word to the deal and are in a better place

I know you don’t want to see us like this
I remember as a child you saying shut that noise up
We all love and miss you
And know you’re looking down to keep our heads and our joys up

7/28/2006