Stephen Owen King

missing you today stephen mom

Happy Birhday my sweet  gift from God.  Still missing you.

A Child Loaned 
"I'll lend you for a little time 
A child of Mine," He said. 
"For you to love the while he lives 
And mourn for when he's dead. 
It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three 
But will you, till I call him back 
Take care of him for Me? 
He'll bring his charms to gladden you 
And should his stay be brief, 
You'll have his lovely memories 
As solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay 
Since all from Earth return, 
But there are lessons taught down there 
I will loan you for a  time a child of mine

I want the child to learn. 
I've looked this wide world over 
In my search for teachers’ true, 
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, 
I have selected you; 
Now will you give him all your love, 
Nor think the labour vain 
Nor hate Me when I come to call 
And take him back again?

I fancied that I heard them say, 
"Dear Lord, Thy will be done, 
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, 
For the risk of grief we'll run. 
We'll shelter him with tenderness, 
We'll love him while we may, 
And for the happiness we've known, 
Forever grateful stay. 
But should the angels call for him 
Much sooner than we planned, 
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes 
And try to understand."

Anonymous

Having suffered a very similar loss, I know exactly what you are going through. All I can say is "be strong".

Nick
London, UK

DEAR BETTY, THINKING OF YOU ON THIS VERY SAD DAY. THE HARDEST DAY, FOR ME IS THE DAY OUR LOVED ONES LEAVE US. NEVER TO SEE OR TALK TO THEM AGAIN. I ALWAYS WANT JUST ONE MORE CHANCE TO BE WITH THEM. PART OF YOU IS GONE , AND YOU MUST CONTINUE ON WITHOUT STEVE. FILL YOUR EMPTY HEART WITH ALL OF THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU HAD TOGETHER. TAKE CARE. LOVE ALWAYS , CATHY.

Betty,
Just wanted you to know I visited the page and said his name out loud.
Sending you hugs and strength and love ......
~b   

 

      The Birthday                                      

Dear Stephen I knew you mostly from your mother's description of your soul and spirit.  You were born to a mother who loved you unconditionally and that is a gift from heaven. 

She was so terrified and excited  when you were ready to roll out your race car.  She marveled at your determination to put one foot in front of the other to achieve your goals.  Your mom supported all your dreams.

 

You left this earth way too early but you lived your life on your terms and wait in heaven for all who love you too join you.