Letting Go
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles
The following poem was read at the funeral of one of our beloved elders, brother Darwin Carroll (1917-2007). Brother Carroll passed from this life on my birthday, March 12, 2007. He was less than two months away from attaining 90 years of age. He left a lasting and godly legacy to his children and grandchildren. As a faithful soldier in God’s army, he is greatly missed.
The following above titled poem was lovingly read by brother Carroll’s son, John Carroll:
“The angels gathered near your bed
So very close to you
For they knew the pain & suffering
That you were going through
I thought about so many things
As I held tightly to your hand
Oh, how I wished that you were strong
And happy once again
But your eyes were looking homeward
To that place beyond the sky
Where Jesus held His outstretched arms
It was time to say good-bye
I struggled with my selfish thoughts
For I wanted you to stay
So we could walk & talk again
Like we did ~ just yesterday
But Jesus knew the answer
And I knew He loved you so
So I gave to you life’s greatest gift
The gift of letting go
Now my heart will carry memories
Of the love you gave to me
Until we meet again in Heaven
Where the best is yet to be”
—C. Johnson & J. Morse