To Myra and James

If there is a future there is time for mending-
Time to see your troubles coming to an ending.

Life is never hopeless however great your sorrow-
If you're looking forward to a new tomorrow.

If there is time for wishing then there is time for hoping-
When through doubt and darkness you are blindly groping.

Though the heart be heavy and hurt you may be feeling-
If there is time for praying there is time for healing.

So if through your window there is a new day breaking-
Thank God for the promise, though mind and soul be aching,

If with harvest over there is grain enough for gleaning-
There is a new tomorrow and life still has meaning.

When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do

You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be thankful for our beautiful years

I gave to you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness

I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me. If grieve you must,
Then let your grief by comforted by trust.

It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on,
So if you need me, call, and I will come

Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.

is for the Million things she gave me,

 means that she's always Okay,

 is for the Tears she shed to save me,

 is for her Heart of purest gold,

 is for her Eyes with love-light shining,

 means Right, and right she'll always be.


Put them all together, they spell MOTHER.

A word that means the world to me.

I love you Mama! We will see you soon.

The moment I give birth to you I knew you were my little angel. The way we gazed into each others eyes and the way you smiled at me, just said it all. Words can't express the love I feel for you, just being able to hold you is all I wanted to do. We are inseparable and nothing can ever keep me from loving you. For nine months you rested in my womb and felt everything Mama was going through.......what an awesome gift God give me a awesome gift when he sent you. Now your growing and maturing into this beautiful young boy and your body is transforming into curves. What's a mom to do at a time like this? I guess treasure the moments of it. It's hard to let you go after watching years of you growing and seeing the greatness in you flowing. I see My Little Angel prospering right before my eyes...... just to think. I'll be there in times of storming weather. My Little Angel, I've done all the things a mother is suppose to do, now I'll sit back and watch the Greatness flow out of you. Everything I've taught you is now time to put it to the test and let God handle to rest. No matter where you go or what you do, Mama will always be there for you. I think God for allowing me to have you and you will always be My Little Angel.

When I am gone, release me, let me go,
I have so many things to see and do,
Please don't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be thankful for our beautiful years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness...

I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It's only for a time that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So, If you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear,

Then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile, and say "Welcome Home! "

When a person you love passes away,

look to the night sky on a clear day.

The star that to you, appears to be bright,

will be your loved one,

looking upon you during the night.

The lights of heaven are what shows through,

as your loved one watches all that you do.

When you feel lonely for the one that you love,

look to the heavens in the night sky above!

In time, you will smile again and truly feel it,
and your laughter will be genuine.
But until your pain has gone away, and your sadness has disappeared, don't feel you have to be strong.
What you're feeling is real.
Don't feel like you're wrong if you want to cry.

There are some roads in life that we must travel alone,
even though we may be surrounded by people whom we love. Some things in life, such as what you're feeling now,
can't be felt by anyone but you.

But, just remember you are not alone at all;
everyone who loves you is walking with you in spirit,
and will be there with you.

You'll find a new strength, a new peace, and a new happiness.
It just takes a little time.

You have an angel now, to hold you when you are lonely,
to wipe the tears when you cry, your beautiful son, your loving
angel, now lives with God beyond the blue sky.

Maybe God needed him to help all the little children in this world,
for it takes someone special to care for hurting little boys and girls.
Your Andrei will be an angel to many little hearts, he will bring smiles
to many just as he did to you, right from the very start.

I know you miss his sweet voice, his hugs, and his beautiful face,
but just know you will meet him again in God's beautiful place.
It is there that you will live with him forever, never to part, you can
walk by that river of life, pick the most beautiful rose, and place it
near his heart.

Your angel will always be there with you, through laughter and pain,
to help you on your bad days, to take you in from the pouring rain.
When life gets to hard, let him take you in his arms,You have an angel now, to watch you as through life you go,
take his hand, hold it tight and never let go.
The most beautiful angel will walk daily by your side, let God and your
angel, your loving Andrei be your guide.

One night I cried to Jesus as I sat beneath the tree.
I looked into the open sky and hoped He'd answer me.
I'm lost, dear Lord, I've traveled far but still I seem to roam.
Please light the way and lead me, Lord; I need to get back home.

I told Him of my burdens and of the sadness in my heart-
that from His gracious love I'd never felt so far apart.
Why did you take my brother, Lord? I cannot understand!
No longer can I touch his face or hold his hand.


I'm angry Lord, I'm missing him. I'm drowning in my sorrow.
Please help to heal my yesterday and face each new tomorrow.
It was then I heard her gentle voice and felt her presence near.
How I wanted so to hold him as I cried another tear.


He said, "kuya wad, I'm an angel now, my spirit will be free.
I'm an angel now in heaven, so please don't cry for me.
I was chosen by our Lord above and now I'm in His care.
When you need me, look inside your heart. I promise to be there.


No one can ever take away our bond with one another.
For I'll always be your precious brother(tadudong) as you will be my kuya wad.
So if you cannot find your way or the road to home seems far,
Just look up to the Heavens and I'll be your guiding star."

He said, "kuya, I'm an angel now, my spirit will be free
I'm an angel now in Heaven- no need to cry for me."

The world lost an Angel
He walked beside you
And you never knew
He lived next to you
And you never knew

But when he touched your life
It was unmistakable
The love, the warmth, the caring,
And the endless giving which overflowed
From hid heart and soul
Could only come from that of an Angel

Our hearts ache with sadness and emptiness
For, Our Angel has moved on to a new world
A world where Souls fly free
A world without pain
A world where Our Angel has Wings

We mourn for OUR loss, but let us not forget
Life is to be celebrated
And the remembrance cherished

If, our Angel could speak to us know, he would tell you…
“Please don’t cry, celebrate my life, enjoy being together on this day.
Remember my smile, my good deeds, my love for my
Family and friends, and keep me alive in your heart.”

Our Angel is Edvin Andrei and
Heaven is now a better place.

Go to sleep our angel and dream 

Of heavenly places and heavenly faces 

You shall be missed, my angel but rest in peace 

In this world you could easily get hurt 

Don't fret my angel you are safe in God's arms 

He will take care of you 

And will always be with you 

Mortal dreams of riches, but our angel 

You are rich for eternal life 

So sleep now angel you are full of love and beauty 

We will all be with you soon 

Sweet dreams our angel 

When you wake up you'll know that 

Your dreams have come true.

Lord send my angel
to sit at the foot of my bed
and shelter me from the crown of my head

Lord send my angel
to wake me in the love of Christ
to always conquer my days with peace and not strife

Lord send my angel
to watch over me all day long
as I go to and fro to keep me from all harm

Lord send my angel
who is powerful and strong
who shall guard my life forever long

Lord send my angel
and keep my angel dear and near
that I will feel no fear

Lord send my angel. my brother Andrei.

You're an angel that nobody can see,
Still, an angel is what you are to me.
An angel from heaven is what you are,
In my sky you're definitely a heavenly star.

You're an angel with beauty and grace,
You're kind and sweet, you've an angel face.
You have very graceful angel wings.
Happiness, joy, and love are just some things,

That an angel can give, and to me you've given.
In my heart and on my mind, is where you're livin'.
You have hair that is as soft as cotton.
A guardian angel is what I've gotten.

Your eyes are like sapphires that shine bright,
When everything is dark, you give me light.
You're an angel that gives me a reason to live,
You're the angel that teaches me to give.

You're the angel that makes me live another day,
You're the angel that teaches me the right things to say.
You're my angel and you'll always care,
You're my angel and you know I'll always be there.

Once upon a time
Not so very long ago 
We lost our brother Andrei
He gave his life to God that day
To unburden a heavy load.

His life on earth was 20 years,
Too young to cry so many tears.
His heartaches were too much to bear,
For dark clouds had followed him everywhere.

Once upon a time,
Not so very long ago 
Our precious brother Andrei
Decided to let go 

One thing he failed to see...
His life was very precious
to Mom, brothers and friends.

Once upon a time
Not so very long ago 
Andrei chose to leave us
Thought he knew we loved him so

Along with his life, he took our hearts
And shook our very souls
Leaving us with the crumbled pieces
To grieve our loss forevermore.

Once upon a time,
Not so very long ago 
Andrei found the peace he sought
In God's loving arms, you know.

Brother, You are forever
in our heart and thoughts
and sadly missed by us. 

"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but
whose place no one else can take."


All that I am or ever hope for, I owe it to my Mom. 
I love you Ma!

 
Someone who cares when others care less 

Someone who encourages when others ridicule. 

Someone who defends when others condemn. 

Someone with patience when others are impatient. 

Someone who appreciates when others fail to notice. 

Someone who gives security in a world of insecurity. 

Someone who is accepting when others reject. 

A Mother is a friend for all time, to cherish and protect, 

as her achievements will linger for generations. 

A careful boy I want to be; a little brother follows me.

I do not dare to go astray for fear he'll go the self-same way. 

I cannot once escape his eyes; whate'er he see me do, he tries.

Like me he says he's going to be- that little brother following me. 

He thinks that I am good and fine; believes in every word of mine.

The bad in me he must not see- that little brother following me. 

I must remember as I go through summer's sun and winter's snow

I'm building for the years to be that little brother following me.

Please don't sing sad songs for me, Forget your grief and fears, 

For I am in a perfect place, Away from pain and tears.

I'm far away from hunger And hurt and want and pride,

I have a place in Heaven With the Master at my side 

My life on earth was very good, As earthly lives can go,

But Paradise is so much more Than anyone can know.

My heart is filled with happiness And sweet rejoicing, too.

To walk with God is perfect peace, A joy forever new.

If tears could build a stairway
And memories a lane, 
I could walk right up to heaven
And bring you home again.

No Farewell words were spoken
No time to say good-bye 
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knows why.

My heart's still active in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know. 

But now I know you want us
To mourn for you no more 
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store. 

Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today 
A hallowed place within my heart
Is where you'll always stay. 

God knows why, with chilling touch,
Death gathers those we love so much,
And what now seems so strange and dim,
Will all be clear, when we meet Him. 

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little-- but not too long and not with your head bowed low

Remember the love we once shared, miss me-- but let me go

For this is a journey that we all must take and each must go alone

It's all a part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know

And bury all your sorrows in doing good deeds. 

Miss me-- but let me go.