If Tomorrow Starts Without Me
Aug/0978
PLEASE READ THIS AND SEND TO EVERYONE YOU VALUE AS A FRIEND INCLUDING THE PERSON WHO SENT IT TO YOU, TO REMIND THEM THAT YOU CARE!!!
A few weeks ago a school teacher was killed in an auto accident. She was very well liked, so the school systems shut down for her funeral and it was on the news, etc. On the day her co-workers returned to work, they found this poem in their e-mail that the deceased woman had sent on the Friday before she left for home.
If tomorrow starts without me and I’m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you!
And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand; she said my place was ready, in heaven far above and that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye for all my life,
I’d always thought I didn’t want to die; I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad; I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while; I’d say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me; when I thought of worldly things I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you and when I did my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne,
He said, “This is Eternity and all I’ve promised you.”
Today your life on earth is past but here life starts anew. I promise no tomorrow but today will always last; and since each day’s the same way there’s no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful, so trusting and so true; though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn’t do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you’re free; so won’t you come and take my hand and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart…
Send this to all those you care about… because you never know what’s going to happen tomorrow. Show them how you care, before it’s too late.
“Happiness is a Choice.”
May God watch over you and your family now and always.
There is no right time to do the wrong thing… there is no wrong time to do the right thing.
Each of you has touched my life in a very special way. I thank God for each one of you and count it a privilege to call you a “Friend!”
God Be With You!
Music © Author Unknown
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9:18 am on August 21st, 2009
The heavens wouldn’t collapse, as you or I are bound to wait for the day when we do not see tomorrow.The world goes on doing its business as it did all these years and ages.l
9:20 am on August 21st, 2009
How beautiful…I cried and cried, thinking of all the wonderful kind people I have known and will know in the future. GOD has so many angels we know not of but will meet in the future. It so expresses the feelings that I have. Thank you…you are truly a beautiful GOD’s creature…I am sending this to my email relatives and friends.
Blessings…Elizabeth
9:29 am on August 21st, 2009
This is the most beautiful email I have received. I cried big crocodile tears. Thank you so much for this and for your Nethugs website.
God Bless you
9:40 am on August 21st, 2009
Truly Beautiful…My best friend passed away 11 yrs. ago, he was my brother. I think of the joy and peace that is with him. Tomorrow is not promised to us but eternal life is… How Great and Wonderful God Is… God Bless You!! Luz
10:18 am on August 21st, 2009
This poem is truly rated a 20 plus, how wonderful words cannot express how I felt when I read it. It’s a shame that everyone in this entire world couldn’t read it maybe our world would be more like our God, wants it to be.
Thank you Net- Hugs, your company is wonderful for all the work you do.
God Bless All.
10:43 am on August 21st, 2009
Live life to the fullest each day and thank god for each day he gives you for as you see tomorrow may never come here on earth.
11:09 am on August 21st, 2009
my eyes where filled with tears when i was reading the message and it came to my mind that every time i think of my beloved ones that had departed this earth there owez next to me. and i just pray that the lord may come today as the tomorrow will never come here on earth. I truely miss you my dearest bro. ASTON NYIMBA SAKALA you could have also said the same before you died. rest in peace till we meet again.
11:36 am on August 21st, 2009
“But oh, the joys of those who put their trust in him!”
12:27 pm on August 21st, 2009
the card so sweety,i am happy that my late bro is owez with me when am thinking about him ‘Aston Nyimba Stanslous Sakala’.i miss you my bro en there are a lot of things we never even had a chance to talk about. am so sure you are with the lord Jesus shining down on us. wish you could see how yo dota Nyaube has grown.sleep in peace your execllence the world really misses you at large.love baby sis Chiluba.
12:51 pm on August 21st, 2009
Upon reading this, I know I’ve read it before, but that did not stop the tears from
my eyes, remembering suddenly losing the one I love just 4 months ago. Though
I still cry and wonder why, I know that he is at rest in the place thats the best…
and so I thank God for the time we had…and bringing him into my life.
Thank you, for this beautiful reminder.
1:05 pm on August 21st, 2009
I cried and cried………………..
A beautiful piece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1:11 pm on August 21st, 2009
amazing card. thank you NET-HUG. GOD bless all.
1:17 pm on August 21st, 2009
If tomorrow starts without each of us…we have to thank God…even than for the opportunity we had…
1:53 pm on August 21st, 2009
Tears slowly filled my eyes and slowly one by one the tears slowly begin to run along my face….when I think about life and all we have shared and the things i wished i could of change and made more better before you left….I prayed and prayed and wrote notes down and God touch my heart and said to me… remember all his words are true…peace came into my soul and in my spirit God reunited me with my love one and its amazing how powerful God is…
3:39 pm on August 21st, 2009
This is so beautiful.
I just lost my very best friend a week ago and have been feeling sad and so lonesome for her.
This says it all.
7:19 pm on August 21st, 2009
soooo touching!
7:37 pm on August 21st, 2009
what a beautiful reminder of what is waiting for us all!
7:47 pm on August 21st, 2009
you are all my desires I ever dreamed and want…your picture I stare at and it gives me a magical feeling of you here with me…no matter where you are you are always here with me. A treasure my angel my life you are forever cherish. I love you!
9:19 pm on August 21st, 2009
I have several recordings of this as a narrative set to Vince Gill’s Go Rest High On That Mountain
This poem made me cry the first time I heard it, and each time I hear it. God bless..
10:37 pm on August 21st, 2009
what a great reminder to cherish all those loved ones that God has blessed us with while we are alive cause tomorrow may never come.
10:49 pm on August 21st, 2009
I lost my grandson last Christmas Eve and this poem really says so much of what I wanted to say but could not put the word in their proper place! We have never had a tradgedy until 2 years ago when I lost my nephew in a house fire, then as I said my grandson last year. The grief has almost taken my life but if it were not for my Lord allowing me His precious grace, I would be gone myself! So, I go on with my life but never again will it ever be the same. Our family will never again be complete in this life but eternity is my future and there is where we will all be together, always. Thank You , my precious Lord!
11:37 pm on August 21st, 2009
i was with my daughter ”ANGELA” 2 hours before the lord took her home,she was 34yrs.old her baby had just made 3yrs.old that day..yes we talked we laugh & had great times…this poem just touch my heart….god is so good..how true this is we don’t know what holds tomorrow…..and i’m looking forward for that day to join my love ones and friends……….god bless each and everyone…..i love you
11:44 pm on August 21st, 2009
This is very touching,love it.
1:09 am on August 22nd, 2009
My, this poem is awesome! I could hardly read for the tears. It is like a farewell to your friends & family…..Thanks…..
3:13 am on August 22nd, 2009
i loved this.it remings me of the people i lost and still acke in my heart for.
3:15 am on August 22nd, 2009
this is beautful card, i read for the tears, make ma feeling remember my lates parents.
God bless all.
3:24 am on August 22nd, 2009
being away from all your loved ones just rekindles the great good memories you have had with them…if only you could gather them together with you always…but life is tough and this heartwarming message truly touched the bottom of my heart…im overwhelmed with emotions in reading this…thanks to nethugs for spreading the Goodnews always
4:21 am on August 22nd, 2009
Dearest the poem you sent filled my eyes with tears,cant imagine a tomorrow without you,I would slowly die,missing you every second.hope we go together
7:56 am on August 22nd, 2009
My eyes where filled with tears when I was reading this message. Thank U Net-Hugs for the wonderful work U do…..God BLESS ALL…
12:41 pm on August 22nd, 2009
I lost my husband at the age of 38 to a heart attack, he was my best friend, my lover and my husband, I know he is watching over me in heaven. He always said I’ll never leave you, so I know he is waiting there for me.
1:24 pm on August 22nd, 2009
i’m deeply touched by this. we all have to please our maker whilst on earth cos one day we’ll be no more and have to give account of our stewardship. God bless us all.
1:58 pm on August 22nd, 2009
If tomorrow starts without me, know that I will never stop thinking about you…you are always on my mind and in my heart and God given a gift for us to forever have together and it’s powerful!
2:22 pm on August 22nd, 2009
What a beautiful message. I thought of my Mom when I read this..
3:53 pm on August 22nd, 2009
It’s so true: “We don’t know what tomorrow holds, but we do know who holds tomorrow” Our Heavenly Father! To all my Wonderful Family & Friends, I love you so very much, & may Our Good Lord Bless You Always.
5:34 pm on August 22nd, 2009
You have really touched my heart, thanks for reminding me that life is not forever, when, how & where it will end is known to no one, so BE PREPARED!!!
9:51 pm on August 22nd, 2009
HOW GREAT IS THE LORD!!! LET’S PRAISE HIM WITH HIS UNCEASING LOVE…my tears
was falling, as I read your poem, YOUR GREAT.. may our LORD BLESS U ALWAYS..
11:53 pm on August 22nd, 2009
THIS REALLY TOUCHED MY HEART THIS IS SO TRUE, WHAT I WANT MY CHILDREN TO REMEMBER AND MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
12:06 am on August 23rd, 2009
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!
1:10 am on August 23rd, 2009
I will miss you every breath I take…I will remember all you have taught me!
2:53 am on August 23rd, 2009
My son passed away on 27-07-07 at the age on 25 .
he was loved by all his collegues and mates in school and college.
Even today his friends remember hi s” one Liners ‘
he laugh and warmth.
Tomorrow will not come but yesterday will always be remembered
6:32 am on August 23rd, 2009
this is so true,and it brings tears to my eyes when i read it, a year ago june 12,i lost my mom to liver cancer,the doctor said she had two big tumors on her liver that they found,i live in calif.,and i went back to be with her,she already was in hospice, i lost my das to lukemia when he was in his 50’s so this was a shock when the doctor told mom only had about 2 weeks to live,so my youngest brother called me and told me if i wanted to see mom alive,i needed to come back now.so i went back to ark. to see my mom,the first week after i got there she was able to still tell us all she loved us,oh this was so hard seeing my mom just lay there in bed and slowly fade away,the second week i was there she couldn’t say anything when we would tell her we loved her,but she would turn her head over to where we was sranding as to let us know that she aknoleged us,even though she was blind from macular degeneration,and my youngest brother was also in the first stages of macular degeneration,i told my sister one day while out on the patio off from my mom’s room,that i hope and prayed for just two things from god,one was that my mom wouldn’t die on friday the 13, and the other prayer was that mom would go while i was back there,instead of waiting until i got back home and then pass away,because i wanted to be there,god answered my prayers and we was able to have her funeral while i was back there,after i got back out here to ca. and i thought that considering the stroke that my mom had a couple of years before she passed,that she was really better off in heaven,than layinmg in a hospital bed suffering,so i was slowly getting over my mom when the 5 of may this year,i got another phone call from my sister telling me that my youngest brother had a massuive heart attack,they couild not revive him,the doctor said he was dead by the time he hit the floor,and alvin was the one that called me and to drop everything and come back that mom was terminal ill,i am a firm beliver that when it’s your time to go you will and nothing or noone will be able to save you,so now my mom is in heaven with my dad,my oldest brother and my youngest brother,i told mom before she passed away that i would see them all in heaven,and we would be a family again,so now i have 2 sisters and one brother still living,but god is the only noe that knows for how long so spend every moment that you can with your mom,dad,brothers,andsisters because they masy be here today,and gone tomorrow so don’t ever think yoyur telling therm you love them too much and pick your conversation’s with them very carefully,because once something has been said,it’s hard to take it back,if ever,life is too short and i honestly belive thast we are in our finasl chapter of the bible now,which is revelations,this pomn was so beautiful i’m sending a copy to both my sisters and my brother,if i ever get the money saved for a plane ticket to go back and see my mom’s grave and my brother’s grave also,i pray to god that some way some how i am able to go see my other 2 sister’s and 1 brother while they are still living,i pray everyday for a miracle to happen,thanks everyone
12:48 pm on August 23rd, 2009
as i read this ,i remembered what was and what can be. i have just come from a place where friends left and i could only see them in my heart.no words,no good-byes?many heartfelt thanks for being my friends.then and now,forever held in my heart
2:53 pm on August 23rd, 2009
it touch my heart as i read the poem and the message….for so many of us has lost love ones and people we knew in our life. Mary Williams your life is a living testimony. I pray that you and your sisters and brother be strong in the spirit and know that some things happen for a reason, that can’t be explained, but when you all get to heaven God will reveal it you. I lost my mom and my twin brother and sister and also another sister. I know they are in heaven with your family. Everything here on earth is only temporary, make the best of it while the time here no matter what. When we die I believe God shows us everything we could have done better and the reason why certain things happen. I try my best to live my best each day no matter if I fall sometimes, I thank God for another chance to get back up and try again.
3:15 pm on August 23rd, 2009
hot tears filled my heart as i read this beautiful piece. oh, what a wonderful day ‘t’ll be when our Lord and Saviour shall appear with the throng of the heavenly! a day when there will be no weeping nor crying! are you preparing for His coming? delay is very very dangerous!!!!!!!!!!
6:41 pm on August 23rd, 2009
One of the most touching poems I have ever read
7:35 pm on August 23rd, 2009
So funny….the stories are!How do you know that you will go to heaven.You all are so fool.You will not get the heaven so easily.And don’t be so much happy…when your saviour will come again you will just great shocked! so be careful.Don’t dream by sleep.The upcoming days will be so hard.
8:39 pm on August 23rd, 2009
You have expressed everything so very lovingly and touchingly which needed no further words. Thank you for touching our lives who are left behind!
11:47 pm on August 23rd, 2009
This is so true and worded so lovely !!! WHy does it take something like this to make people realize the truth of life and love for FRIENDS LET ALONE HOSE WHO YOU ARE WITH FOREVER…
11:57 pm on August 23rd, 2009
It’s been six months now since i lost my husband, and everyday i wish for just one more ordinary day, a smile, a laugh, the sound of his voice, just one moment to say oh so much, throughout this experience i’ve realise tomorrow is indeed not promised, all we have is this moment to cheerish, so grab on to everyone and love passionately and unconditionally, because all you have is today.
2:31 am on August 24th, 2009
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9:42 am on August 24th, 2009
this is touching.
4:52 pm on August 24th, 2009
hello frinds,
really this mail reminded me 4 my dad & mom,its hurts u on that time more,when some one really says u, IF TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME,,,
i was not knowing they ll leave me sooooooo soon,coz im yet young,i need them more beside me with me coz i think i still need my dads finger 2 walk my moms thoughts 4 my feature,& more more…..
u dont know what u have reminded me,i think them every time when i breath,but like this after seven years……….
my dad was ill when he huged me & said if…………………………….me i cried alot,i wished no lives without my dad no tomorrow without my dad no laughs nothing i humble prayed 2 god i just want my dad,i cried alot,but he did what he wanted,,my dad said me one thing that god take those peoples whose he love most,,& im happy coz my parents r incolud 2 those peoples who r near 2 him,
so pray 4 those whome u have losted,,,
4m a doughter,,
7:38 am on August 25th, 2009
This is touching, very ,very .i just had an accident more or less seriouse 4days a go and God saved me & give me another try in live.I’m gratful & thankful for the writer of this pome .God keep u ever close & don’t let u depart his side
6:39 pm on August 25th, 2009
So beautiful and so true. I lost 3 children ages 18, 39, and 53. I have lost so many loved ones and friends that I long to go home myself. Neither my husband nor I can drive any longer. We live with our adopted daughter and her husband and 3 lovely grandchildren. I believe Jesus is coming soon but even if he doesn’t, I’ll be ready and waiting when He calls. That is the most important thing in my life. Watch and be ready! I pray it is yours as well. Blessings!
2:32 pm on August 26th, 2009
its a sad story
2:41 pm on August 26th, 2009
I had to take a momment for Edward Kennedy who passed away yesterday….a Legend who helped shape America forever…will truly be missed and forever with us in our hearts. A time for prayer.
5:47 pm on August 26th, 2009
SO BEAUTIFUL I THINK OF MY MOM THAT I LOST THREE YEARS AGO AND ALL OF MY WONDERFUL FAMILY THAT AR SEEING HARD TIMES NOW . THIS MADE ME FEEL NICE , BUT IT BRINGS TEARS GOD BLESS EVERYONE HIS LOVE FOR ALL IS REAL.GOD BLESS MY CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
7:46 pm on August 26th, 2009
kissums,
Love this poem.It has so much meaning.Made me get teary eyed.
2:02 am on August 27th, 2009
this is to my best and loving friend named PEGGY in whom i love very much….
6:13 pm on August 28th, 2009
that was very beautiful it touch my heart
7:46 am on October 6th, 2009
YES TEARS WE DO SHED BUT ARE THEY FOR US OR THE ONES WE LOST?? EVERYONE MADE A GOOD POINT WITH THEIR THOUGHTS ON THIS ONE.. I LOST BOTH PARENTS 14 YRS. APART. STILL THEY ARE WITH ME NO MATTER THAT THEY ARE VISITING WITH GOD, ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN……
6:59 pm on October 16th, 2009
My husband e-mailed this beautiful poem in 2006. I kept it on my computer and printed a copy. I lost my husband on 8/24/09. Immediately the poem came to mind. It not only comforted me, but became a part of the service as my stepson read it per my request. I have also had a portion of it etched into the bench that will mark my husband’s plot. Everyone was touched deeply by this poem. I reread it frequently for the comfort that it brings. What a beautiful thought my husband had when sending this to me.
11:39 am on November 9th, 2009
it’s touching. It’s a big reminder.
2:21 pm on November 30th, 2009
I LOST A 19 YEAR OLD GRANDSON ONE YEAR AOG DEC 1ST 2008 AND THIS REALLY HIT HOME. THANK YOU
9:52 am on February 1st, 2010
I know You wont forget me…if tomorrow starts without me?
10:27 am on February 1st, 2010
If it’s not too demanding I wish for Him to attend my
Funeral. I know that He cares for me, my family will
Feel happy to know that You also cared for me.
10:27 am on February 26th, 2010
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2:02 pm on February 26th, 2010
For life is precious and lets live each day like it’s all we have…time is short and humble and grateful we are for this day God has given us…thank you dear God…I hope we be the best children you designed us to be for your glory, amen.
2:45 am on February 27th, 2010
Well said, Samsun. I’m sure that our Father in Heaven will be delighted to hear these words. After all, He is our Rock in life.
“Dear Lord, You are My Rock and My Salvation!”
9:03 pm on February 28th, 2010
I just lost my grand-daughter on Jan. 6th of 2010 and my daughter on Jan. 30th of 2008 and this just speaks to me. We all need to be ready to leave this earth when our time comes. I am so looking forward to seeing my daughter, dad, and grand-daughter, and of course all of my loved ones.
9:44 pm on February 28th, 2010
i lost my son in 2004 he was 27 years old. i miss him so much,i know he is in a better place,but my heart still breaks. this poem really makes you think. God doesnt do bad things. we just dont understand.
11:23 am on March 2nd, 2010
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I believe that the Bible is God speaking in man’s language, and in the original writings is exactly as He gave it, word for word without any error whatsoever. It has been preserved by God to be the authoritative standard for every age and every life.
I believe that God exists in three persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, that these three are eternal and are one. We also believe that God is the sole Creator of the universe.
I believe that Jesus Christ in the flesh was both God and man, that He was born of a virgin and that He lived a sinless life, in which He taught and did mighty works and signs exactly as revealed in the four gospels. I believe that He was crucified, dying as a penalty for our sins and was bodily raised from the dead on the third day as the scriptures declare. Later, He ascended to heaven where He is Head of the Church and intercedes for believers. From there He will come again personally and bodily and visibly to this earth to set up an earthly kingdom, afterward to reign forever as King in His universe.
I believe that all are sinners and are guilty before God, and as such are worthy of both physical and spiritual death.
I believe that since in His death the Lord Jesus Christ satisfied all the demands of God’s law, redeeming mankind by shedding His blood and assuming our curse, men and women can have a just standing before God. That is, they can become true Christians. The single basis for this standing is the death of Jesus Christ and an individual’s personal faith in Him.
I believe that salvation with its forgiveness of sins, includes the receiving of a new nature and the assurance of eternal life. It is entirely apart from good works such as baptism or church membership, but is purely by God’s grace.
I believe that a true believer cannot ever forfeit his standing with God. However, sin may interrupt the joy of his fellowship with God and bring the discipline of a loving Heavenly Father.
I believe that the Holy Spirit is a person, that He is God and has all the attributes of God. We also believe that He lives in all believers and that by His ministry every Christian is made to be part of God’s eternal family, is marked off as truly God’s possession, and is specifically and uniquely gifted for Christian service. The Holy Spirit also fills or empowers the believer, in response to confession of sin and yieldedness, then He teaches and guides the believer for effective Christian service.
I believe that all genuine believers are together part of the true Church, which in scripture is referred to as the body of Christ, and that a local church is intended to be a visible expression of this body.
I believe that Christians who die, depart to be with Christ in conscious blessedness. Someday Jesus will come again and take away His living people from the earth. Then, all Christians will have glorified bodies similar to His resurrected body and share in His glory. They will reign with Him forever.
I believe that Satan is a personality, the arch enemy of God and our defeated foe.
I believe that those who refuse the offer of God’s gracious gift of salvation are doomed to suffer eternal conscious separation from Him. ANON
11:25 am on March 2nd, 2010
Shayona: Dou You actually believe that God has any enemies?
3:09 pm on March 6th, 2010
So SO beautiful, it makes me think of the many loved ones I have lost over the years and there have been many losses.
7:44 am on March 12th, 2010
As one lamp lights another, nor grows less,So nobleness enkindleth nobleness.
– Lowell, James Russell -
1:37 pm on March 12th, 2010
My dear, each day you make special…I thank God for the wonderful love we have nurtured many years for each other. There are many times we reflect on how bless we are and you are precious to me each day dear, each day I want you to always feel loved greatly…I love you!
2:50 am on March 16th, 2010
Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not
a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.
– Bryan, William Jennings
10:19 am on March 16th, 2010
Touching Story
There were two childhood buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War broke out and they were fighting in the same unit. One night they were ambushed.
Bullets were flying all over and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me.”
Harry immediately recognized the voice of his childhood buddy, Bill. He asked the captain if he could go.
The captain said, “No, I can’t let you go, I am already short-handed and I cannot afford to lose one more person. Besides, the way Bill sounds he is not going to make it.” Harry kept quiet.
Again the voice came, “Harry, please come and help me.” Harry sat quietly because the captain had refused earlier.
Again and again the voice came.
Harry couldn’t contain himself any longer and told the captain, “Captain, this is my childhood buddy. I have to go and help.”
The captain reluctantly let him go. Harry crawled through the darkness and dragged Bill back into the trench. They found that Bill was dead.
Now the captain got angry and shouted at Harry, “Didn’t I tell you he was not going to make it? He is dead, you could have been killed and I could have lost a hand. That was a mistake.”
Harry replied, “Captain, I did the right thing. When I reached Bill he was still alive and his last words were ‘Harry, I knew you would come.”‘
“A friend loves you all the time.”
Proverbs 17:17 (NCV)