Ellen Elizabeth Jordan
The angels watching over her decreed from up on high
That this sweet child should say hello before she says goodbye
She knew she would be cherished and blanketed in love
This earth was but a detour to her heavenly home above
We may never know the reason for events that break our heart
Nor fathom why, with one so loved, so soon we had to part
Ellen blessed us with her presence, that is one thing we do know
With her locks of gold and button nose, it’s hard to let her go
She’ll remain a special blossom in the garden of our mind
And a memory that is savoured, as our lives are redefined
To accommodate emotions that we hoped we’d never feel
As the grieving trail we travel, to allow our hearts to heal
Precious moments spent with Ellen we will often times replay
Thanking God for every moment of her short November day
And at night when stars are sparkling in a sky of indigo
See the brightest one as Ellen shining down to say hello
Helen Dries November 2003
November 16, 2005 at 7:40 am
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November 27, 2005 at 4:35 am
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March 4, 2007 at 9:38 pm
Thank you Trent and Mary for sharing little Ellen’s short life with us all. Best wishes for the future to all three of you
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