"Knowing What I Know about Heaven"

"I bet the trumpets play and the angels sing
Every sweet refrain of amazing grace
And the Heaven's hands opened up the gate
And the children danced when they saw Your face

As happy as they were to see You coming
I was just as sad to have to watch You go, but

Knowing what I know about Heaven
Believing that you're all the way home
Knowing that you're somewhere better
Is all I need to let you go

I could hope that I could pray you're back
But why on earth would I do that
When you're somewhere, life and love never ends
Oh, knowing what I know about heaven

Where every single voice makes a joyful noise
How sweet the sound when the saints rejoice
To every broken heart and every wounded soul
New life begins on streets of gold

But every tear that's raining here from my eyes
I know the sun is shining where you are

Oh, knowing what I know about Heaven
Believing that you're all the way home
Knowing that you're somewhere better
Is all I need to let you go

I could hope that I could pray you're back
But why on earth would I do that
When you're somewhere, life and love never ends
Oh, knowing what I know about Heaven

I could hope that I could pray you're back
But why on earth would I do that
When you're somewhere, life and love never ends
Oh, knowing what I know about Heaven"

Guy Penrod

[Call me Joe]

Rest in peace.

[Danny G.]

A poignant tribute

[Penelope Ann]

A difficult time for you and your family. Truly hoping you are coping better each day

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful poem. Hugs, Danette.

[Kareen King]

Oh, this is so powerful - all of it, the image and the poem. Thanks for sharing, Danette. :)

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Very moving photograph and words Danette! It is my hope that these words and your faith see you though the days ahead!

[bkb in the city]

Those words are so true Danette and it really does bring us comfort when we lose someone so close to us

[richard saffold]

a hug.

[Julia]

Beautiful poem and tribute. Hugs to you.

[Gena Pegg]

Beautifully composed and lovely colors. Very loving shot!

[Carole Imes]

Beautiful poignant words. My thoughts and hugs are with you during this time. My dad passed in 1991 and I was tremendously saddened but now years later I am happy that he died peacefully with family members by his side plus he also had a beautiful funeral like your dad.

[Rosie Kerr]

Again, so sorry for your loss. This is a very loving and personal shot. I hope your memories bring you and your family some comfort in the days to come.