It's good to have you back again;

you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family,

they'll be here later on.

 I need you here badly;

you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do,

to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things,

that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list,

 was to watch and care for you.

 And when you lie in bed at night,

 the day's chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you....

 in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth,

 and all those loving years

 because you are only human,

 they are bound to bring you tears.

 But do not be afraid to cry;

 it does relieve the pain.

 Remember there would be no flowers,

unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you

 all that God has planned.

 But if I were to tell you,

you wouldn't understand.

 But one thing is for certain,

 though my life on earth is over.

 I'm closer to you now,

 than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you

 and many hills to climb;

 but together we can do it

 by taking one day at a time.

 It was always my philosophy

 and I'd like it for you too...

 that as you give unto the world,

 the world will give to you.

 If you can help somebody

 who's in sorrow and pain,

then you can say to God at night......

 "My day was not in vain."

 And now I am contented....

 that my life has been worthwhile,

 knowing as I passed along the way,

 I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody

 who is sad and feeling low,

 just lend a hand to pick him up,

 as on your way you go.

 When you're walking down the street,

 and you've got me on your mind;

 I'm walking in your footsteps

only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go....

 from that body to be free,

 remember you're not going.....

 you're coming here to me.