Birthdays are a time for celebration
Not a time for tears.
But what happens when the birthdays
No longer mark the years?

A birthday marks the moment
A spirit enters earthly life
To share its special love and joy
And learn from earthly strife..

Before a spirit comes to us
It knows when and how it must depart
It chose it's path carefully
We are honored from the start..

The sadness we now feel
On such a joyous day
Is longing for our loved one's touch.
It's natural to feel this way...

For even though the birthdays
No longer mark a spirit's stay
Love continues on forever..
To touch us everyday...

So hug your precious memories
closer to your heart.
And honor your beloved spirit child
Who chose you from the start..

Can I make a Peaceful Birthday Wish?
To a heart so sore with grief
That looks at each passing year,
As one mark closer to relief?

Can I wish that the joyous riot
That once marked birthdays past,
would instead be replaced
By gentle peace and quiet?

Would it be unkind to wish
For sweet remembrances to replace
The painful reminders all around
That cause my heart to ache?

And instead of making Birthday wishes,
When all I really wish for is you
Could I instead share a memory,
Or would it make everyone blue?

I wish this day for Birthday peace
To reign within my heart,
As I mark another year
And remember...
We are still apart.
And one day soon or late
My fondest wish will come true
When finally at the end of the years
I am reunited with you....

Today is my birthday
Celebrate my life with you
And remember the good times
Not the bad, and
Do not be sad;
Look up towards the sun
And catch every ray of light
Upon your cheek.
For I am there with you.
Today is my birthday
Be happy for me
I lived short, but full
I had the pleasure of love
And the joy of my family.
Do not be sad
Look up towards the stars
And catch each twinkle
In your heart.
For I am there with you....

Today is my birthday
My legacy is not wealth
Or mighty belongings
My legacy is you and your life
Spend it wisely and carefully
Guard it always
Do not be sad
Feel the wind on your face
And in your hair
And know that I loved you
For I am there with you in your laughter
And in your hearts...

Today is my birthday
Learn to live again without me
Take my strength with you
For you are not alone.
Do not be sad.
Feel the rain on your face
Feel all life's treasures and
Know that you are alive!
At each step of the way
I will help you
For I am with you always
Until we meet again...

All my love,

Braden

(Author Unknown to me)