Tearful Rejoicing

My Child, my heart is bleeding for you

Your sweet smile was so lovely
You made our home alive by your laughter
You found reasons to make us happy
Even, in the midst of your pain

You were tall and beautiful
You grew up so fast to make us glad
You found reasons to reassure us
Even, in the midst of your weakness

My Child, my heart is bleeding for you

Your laughter is no longer heard
Your soothing presence is no longer seen
You found reasons to speak to us
Even, in the midst of your silence

Your fond memories live in our hearts
Your melodious voice linger in our ears
You found reasons to be with us
Even, in the midst of your absence

My Child, my heart is rejoicing over you

You loved God and His people
You loved and valued us, your people
You found reasons to make us glad
Even in the midst of our pain

You endured suffering with a smile
You were deeply thankful to all
You found reasons to strengthen us
Even, in the midst of our sorrow

My Child, my heart is rejoicing over you

You have fought the good fight
You have finished the race valiantly
You found reasons to comfort us
Even, in the midst of our conflicts

You Shekinah, is with His *Shekinah now
You rejoice in that land without sorrow
You found reasons to make us joyful
Even, in the midst of our tears!


With joy and tears,

-Your Appa, Your Amma, Your Seri and your Sefi
* 'Shekinah' means divine presence /glory of God