Dedicated to my Benton Boy

Mommy, Please Don't Cry
By Linda DeyMaz
Artwork by Laurie Snow Hein & Del Parson

Picture below unknown artist

Mommy, Please Don't Cry... A beautiful angel carried me here!

I met Jesus today Mommy! He cradled me in His big, strong arms.

He made me feel so happy inside.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
Mommy, please don't cry...heaven is wonderful!

Did you know the streets are made of gold? Real gold!

I have lots of friends, mommy.

We run and play. We giggle and laugh.

I can't wait to show you my secret hideouts!

Mommy, please don't cry...when I fall it doesn't hurt!

There are no tears in heaven.

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

I've met a man named Noah.

He told me about his big boat, all the animals, and the very first rainbow.

Have you heard of Noah, Mommy?

Mommy, please don't cry... We have lots of parties here:

With streamers and hats and the best chocolate cake ever!

When it's time to rest angels tuck us in, I never get scared mommy, there is no darkness here!

Jesus is the light of Heaven.

"Take heed that you do not depise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven."

Mommy, please don't cry...the angels are always singing.

I love to sing with the angels!
You'd be proud of me, I have a pretty good voice.

I must have gotten it from you.

There is a river, Mommy, in the most beautiful garden you could ever imagine...

and a huge tree with yummy fruit. The anges call it the Tree of Life.

Mommy, it is so wonderful to be alive in heaven.

Mommy, please don't cry...sometimes I just like to be by myself.

That's when I think of you.

Someday, Mommy, we will hold each other tight!

Then you will cradle me in your arms, and stroke my hair...

and once again, our hearts will beat together.

Mommy, please don't cry...

I'll wait right here for you.