In Loving Memory

Vern Bybee

(Papa)

May 12, 1929-March 4, 2010

When tomorrow starts without me

And I'm not there to see

If the sun should rise and find your eyes

all filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,

while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,

as much as I love you.

And each time you think of me,

I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow start without me

Please try to understand,

that an angel came and called my name

and took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready

in heaven far above

And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

I thought of all the yesterdays,

the good ones and the bad.

I thought of all the love we shared,

and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,

just even for awhile,

I'd say good-bye and kiss you,

and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized that this could never be

For emptiness and memories would take the place of me.

But when I walked through Heaven's gates,

I felt so much at home

When God looked down and smiled at me

from his great golden throne

He said, "This is eterenity and all I've promised you.

Today for life on Earth is past,

But here is starts a new

I promise no tomorrow,

But today will always last,

And since each day's the same way,

There's no longing for the past."

"You have been so faithful,

So trusting and so true,

Though there were times you did some things

You knew you shoudn't do.

But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free.

So won't you take my hand and share my live with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,

Don't think we're far apart

For everytime you think of me,

I'm right here in your heart.

My Favorite Memories:

Having you tickle my back until I fell asleep.

Singing "My Little Buckaroo" to me.

Taking me to Artic Circle

(even though you said it was for me I know you loved it as much, if not more than me)

Going on so many wonderful vacations with you and grandma.

Always having you on my side when I was having a rough time.

I love you and will miss you and am so glad you are not suffering anymore.