R.I.P. Mary E. Bolduk

I had the privilege of attending the funeral/memorial service of Mary Ellen Bolduk this past weekend. She was one of my “church moms” when I was growing up. The following was in the bulletin. I was unable to find its source, but I appreciated the message and wanted to share it with you.

TO THOSE I LOVE

When I am gone, just release me, let me go

So I can move into my afterglow.

You mustn’t tie me down with your tears;

Let’s be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess

How much you gave me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

But now it’s time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted with trust.

It’s only for a while that we must part,

So bless the memories within your heat.

And then, when you must come this way alone,

I’ll greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home.”