Fly Away (Sarah, 3 years ago)

Sarah and Darien at the Zoo, 2002

Zoo, 2002

Sarah and Darien, the day they moved in with us -

note the little stuffed animal in Sarah's hand-

Darien was totally attached to that toy!

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My post 3 years ago

My post 2 years ago

My post 1 year ago

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We sang

the old hymn

"I'll Fly Away,"

at church on

Sunday.

It was interesting timing -

it's been 3 years now -

and gave me a new

picture in my mind -

of Sarah flying.

Until now, I'd been

picturing her walking,

dancing, or running -

a beautiful image,

because before she left

this life she

was in a wheelchair.

That hymn?

Made me think -

not only can she run,

walk, and dance now-

she can fly.

Oh my friend,

fly!

My breath still catches

in my throat when I want

to call and tell you about

an idea, tell you a story,

or share a picture.

Now?

I've realized -

I can still share it

with you,

and you'll

watch over

along the way.

I miss you,

but rejoice

that you are

indeed

flying.

"I'll fly away, oh Glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away"