For the Snyders Family:

My First Day in Heaven
　
Momma and Daddy, I wanted you to know
That today I walked across a rainbow.

Into a beautiful land filled with light.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen something so bright.

At first it was hard to open my eyes
But when I did. I got a big surprise!

Grandma and Grandpa were standing in front of me
Along with many others, as far as I could see.

Grandpa B, who got down on one knee,
Smiled and said, “Emmie, come to me!”

I ran into his arms and gave him a kiss.
Grandma and Grandpa, I surely did miss.

Grandpa lifted me up and sat me on his knee.
He said, “This is the beginning of a new journey.

This place is called Heaven, and it is your new home.
A brand new place to explore and roam.

The clouds are lined with silver and the streets are made of gold.
There’s even a heavenly choir, for those who are young and old.

This place is of peace and beauty, where God’s love fills the air.
This is His home, and now yours too. It’s for all of us to share.

We are all His children and we have all returned home.
Never again will we ever be alone.

Your earthly life is now complete.
It is now time to sit at Jesus’ feet.”

Then Grandpa turned to his right.
There was Jesus in his heavenly light!

He came down gracefully.
And simply asked, “Do you remember me?”

I smiled, touched my heart, and raised my arms up high.
He scooped me up and lifted me into the sky.

I said, “You are Jesus! You are my family too!
Momma and Daddy taught me all about you!

You are my brother who did a lot for me.
Because of you, we can be a forever family!
　
He said, “I did it because of my love for you and so many others:
Brothers, sisters, fathers, and mothers.
　
Every spirit is dear to me. Each a part of my family.
We will dwell together and live in peace for all eternity.”

Then he put me back down onto the ground and patted me on the head.
He said, “Go now my child and explore your new home and later, there is more to be said.”

I turned to Him and asked, “What about Momma and Daddy, and my sisters and brothers? When will they be here?” Jesus, kneeled down, looked me in the eyes and said, “Don’t you worry my dear.

Your Momma, Daddy, brothers, and sisters are already on their way.
An entire life on Earth is equal to only one heavenly day.

In just a blink of an eye, you will all be reunited to spend an eternity
Here in my presence and together in love; warm, happy, and free."
　
-Natalie Langford