Yesterday saw great tragedy in loss of friends and family of many at Virginia Tech. I am saddened and shocked, as everyone is, that such a thing has happened.
I send my deepest condolences and prayers to all who have lost those dear to them. I hope the sentiments of James Whitcomb Riley will be of some solace.
Away
I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead. He is just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of his hand
He has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
Its needs must be, since he lingers there.
And you--oh, who the wildest yearn
For his step, and the glad return--
Think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of There, as the love of Here.
Think of him still as the same, I say,
he is not dead--he is just away.
God bless you and keep you all and them in His most tender care.
With much love,
Donna
Away
I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead. He is just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of his hand
He has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
Its needs must be, since he lingers there.
And you--oh, who the wildest yearn
For his step, and the glad return--
Think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of There, as the love of Here.
Think of him still as the same, I say,
he is not dead--he is just away.
God bless you and keep you all and them in His most tender care.
With much love,
Donna
