Don't think of her as gone away--
her journey's just begun
life holds so many facets--
this earth is only one
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know, today,
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost--
and she was loved so much.

Should you go first and I remain
to walk this road alone.
I'll live in memory's garden dear
With happy days we've known
In spring I'll wait for roses red.
When fades the lilac blue
In early fall when brown leaves fall
I'll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first and I remain
For the battles to be fought
Each thing you've touched along the way
Will be a hallowed spot!
I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile,
Though blindly I may grope.
The memory of your helping hand
Will bouy me with hope.
Should you go first and I remain
To finish out the scroll,
No length'ning shadow shall creep in
To make this life seem droll.
We've known so much happiness,
We've had our cup of joy.
And memory is one gift of God
That death cannot destroy.
Should you go first and I remain,
One thing I'd have you do:
Walk slowly down the path of death
For soon I'll follow you.
I'll want to know each step you take
That I may walk the same
For some day down that lonely road,
You'll hear me call your name.

A little angel came to earth to visit one day
She didn't have much time to stay and play,
She stayed sixteen years and the time just flew
She brought such joy to all she knew

She taught us to make every moment count
The quality of time matters, not the amount,
Each day is a gift to be unwrapped with care
To be enjoyed with others whose love you share.

Now she is gone but her spirit remains
To help us cope with life's aches and pains,
Amanda was an angel from the heavens above
Who brought us the gift of everlasting love.

But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way.
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy
Undying love...