Welcoming Committee...for Daddy

We heard the words that you were ill.
Waves of fear were felt by all.
“How could this be? We can’t lose you now.”
These were the thoughts of all.

You bravely faced the battle at hand
Like a warrior in the front line.
You accepted that your time on earth
Was soon to be past-time.

With focus in your eyes and heart
You reached towards the Father’s arms.
He brought to you a committee
Of those who went before.

They greeted you and turned towards
The heavenly gates above
To show you the way
In which to meet our glorious Father
Waiting for you with arms full of love.

You placed your hand in His
And began to walk along
For one moment you stopped and looked back
For you knew this was a journey
You would take alone.

We could not go with you
Though if we had the choice we would.
For in that moment, it panged your soul
To think of the grief and hurt here on earth.

You looked to the Father to request
That we may join you there.
He said, "no, I’m sorry my son,
Their time has not come,
Now let’s go and wait for them
Where there is no hurt, no sorrow,
No pain and no lame."

Content you were with His promises
That we would have our day
We also would face our own battle
And reach to God in great display
Of humbleness and gratitude
That He sent you to show us the way.

You will be in my chosen committee
To greet me with everlasting love
When my day comes to leave this earth
You will introduce,
My welcoming committee above.