So Long, Dianne!!

[I wrote this Farewell Poem for a church sister when she recently relocated back to her home state]

     

Just a few heartfelt words from me

To say, “So long to you, my friend”

As you bid farewell to all of us

And return home where it all began

Good old mountainous Pennsylvania

With historic museums and Victorian homes

Your place of birth and childhood days

 It was only five short years ago

 When you first visited Faith

 I called you on the phone to say

"Thank you for worshiping with us”

 You told me then quite frankly

 You were looking for a church

 With traditional worship services

 You found Faith spiritually fulfilling

 And quickly became an active member

 Serving faithfully on various ministries

 You also attended Pastor’s Bible classes

  Never shy to ask pertinent questions

 You’ll remember the Bethel Bible Series

 And your time as a Secret Sister

 As you get settled in your new home

 May you always have a sturdy roof

 To shelter you from th sun and rain

 And laughtr to cheer you up

 With loved ones forever near you

 Giving you comfort, joy and peace

So, goodbye, good luck and a fond farewell

And than you ever so much

For your dedicated service to the Church

We'll miss you and hope you'll keep in touch

And whenever you return for a visit

We hope you'll stop by the Church

And worship with us as you've done before

As you plan your course of action each day

May God guide you in your steps

And may you live each precious day

In the uninterrupted awareness

Of God's presence in your life

The flowers you planted here at Faith

Will always bloom in remembrance of you

The flowers you planted here at Faith

Will always bloom in remembrance of you