In Loving Memory of Meshael Louise Ali Richardson
20th June 1986 - 18th June 2001
Meshael with her mom, framed beautifully by Joy.
Meshael with her mom.
You came to me, a miracle, a child born of shame
I took you in and loved you and I gave you my name
I never knew how short the time we had was going to be
But thank you for the special joy and love you gave to me.
When they said that you were sick, my heart broke in two
They said that there was nothing more that they could really do
I prayed to God to help up us and for him to make you well
I wondered why he put us through this daily living hell
And now you've gone, I'm all alone and missing you each day
I'll never ever understand why He took you away
My darling child I loved you more than anything I've known
And since you came to stay with me I know that I have grown
Your love was there to teach me and this lesson I have learned
Your need for me was special and was something that I yearned
I'll never know that love again but now I know what's right
My daughter you will always be my own Eternal Light
She's not lost.
God gave her a smile and took her hand
and welcomed her to a familiar land.
And its much more warm and fair
than the last time she lingered there.
And though for her familiar voice, you yearn,
and every day, you wish for her return,
she is home at last, comforted by the love,
of every angel in heaven above.
She sheds no tears for the path she trod;
for she has found everlasting warmth, beauty,
and comfort in the hand of God.
She's not lost.
Heavens Flowers
There are times I don't quite know
Why God does things His way,
Why he calls some children home
And leaves old folks to stay.
The old have lived their lives complete
And await their call for home,
While a child is just beginning
To enjoy her earthly roam.
Maybe God looks down from heaven
In search of beauty here,
Perhaps we are His earthly flowers
That bloom year after year.
Perhaps when God looks down on earth
And sees the flowers there,
He will pluck a few of them
And choose each one with care.
Flowers that are in full bloom
He picks with much delight,
But He also takes some little buds
To make His bouquet bright.
All these earthly blooms He takes
The finest He can find,
To beautify His home in heaven
While comforting mankind.
Here is Meshael's mom, still recovering from perhaps the wettest day in the entire history of the London Marathon.
The other girl in the group is a lady called Kim Ayling. She lost her first son Daniel to fanconi anaemia, her dad is with her in the picture together with her baby son Josh. Happily Josh doesn't suffer from FA. She and her family have also worked hard to raise money for the charity.
It was great fun though, despite the weather. The professor from the hospital came down to the finish line to meet Bill (our runner). we did manage to raise a healthy £700 for our charity and there is great deal of interest for next year when we hope to be able to have a team of runners.
What Makes A Mother
I thought of you and closed my eyes
And prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a Mother
And I know I heard him say.
A Mother has a baby
This we know is true.
But God can you be a Mother
When your baby''s not with you?
Yes, you can He replied
With confidence in His voice
I give many women babies
When they leave is not their choice.
Some I send for a lifetime
And others for a day.
And some I send to feel your womb
But there's no need to stay.
I just don't understand this, God
I want my baby here
He took a breath and cleared His throat
And then I saw a tear.
I wish I could show you
What your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile
With other children and say
"We go to earth and learn our lessons
Of love and life and fear.
My Mommy loved me oh so much
I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a Mom
Who had so much love for me
I learned my lesson very quickly
My Mommy set me free.
I miss my Mommy oh so much
But I visit her each day.
When she goes to sleep
On her pillow's where I lay.
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
And whisper in her ear
"Mommy don't be sad today
I'm your baby and I'm here."
So you see my dear sweet one
Your children are OK
Your babies are here in My home
And this is where they'll stay.
They'll wait for you with me
Until your lesson is through
And on the day that you come home
They'll be at the gates for you.
So now you see what makes a Mother
It's the feeling in your heart.
It's the love you had so much of
Right from the very start.
A Special Birthday
Please God, make them remember that today is a special birthday.
Make them understand that the memories don't go away.
Bless them with ears to hear and hearts that care.
Enable them to listen while I share.
Shelter them that they may never know my pain.
Help them to help me know that my child's life was not in vain.
Help them to remember, Lord,
that I wish my child was here so we
could still celebrate.
To understand that I still feel the nearness of my child.
To see beyond my smile and the words "I'm OK"
Please God, let just one remember that
TODAY IS A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY.
We set up a web-site for Fanconi Anaemia in UK.
Please take a look, there's a photo of me and Meshael there too.
Michael Jackson's You Are Not Alone was one of Meshael's favorites and mine.
I had it played at her Angel Service...
 
 
 A friend can hear a tear drop.
This webpage is created In Loving Memory of Meshael Louise Ali Richardsonon June 12, 2004
Last updated: May 22, 2005
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Maria's Tribute to Christopher
"I am so honored to present you with my "Heaven's Gate Award" where the Lord was waiting to welcome this sweet angel Meshael in through those golden gates.
May eternal joy be hers."
"I am also honored to present you with my "Beautiful Poetry Award" because your poetry reached right into my heart, the love you felt for your sweet little angel was so well written with such beautiful emotion from a mother's heart.
May she be happy with the Lord until the day that you are called to be with her again.
With Love and Prayers
Laurasmom,
Ann
In Loving Memory of Laura Ann Kimble
 
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