I'm sorry I had to leave right away.

I look down from heaven and smile every day.

I'm grateful to have known you for all these years.

Please remember me with smiles - never with tears.

Cling to each other while I'm not there.

Remember I love you. Remember I care.

Mom, do you remember when I caught the flu?

The Doctor gave up, but you knew what to do.

You prayed to our Father, "Let Thy Will be done."

I was well by morning and having such fun!

Dad, did I thank you for "Hugga" and so much more?

For a kiss and a smile - I could have owned the whole store!

More devoted parents - there could never be!

I tried so hard to make you proud of me.

Please tell My Darling Bill, "I just couldn't stay

And don't let tears of sorrow get in his way.

Find a good woman and make her your wife,,,

Enjoy all the pleasures of a married life.

Spend not your life in empty days.

Fill each waking hour in useful ways."

Tell Lana, "Thank you, and dry those tears!

We have been very close all these years;

Kindergarten and grade school, with parties galore,,,

High school proms and college and more!

And I know little Mowgli will be just fine,

With Lana's devotion and love so kind."

Tell my friends at Shoney's, "Please carry on,

Just look deep in your hearts - I'm really not gone."

Tell the Russellville Cops, "I'm on their side,

And glad they could give escort On My Last Ride."

They were like big brothers as they looked after me.

I was a fortunate young lady, I can now see!

Please know, my loved ones, I'm in a much brighter place.

God is making use of my Talent and grace!

Love, Mary Katherine Hicks 
11-21-1975 to 11-6-1995

Via: Mary's big Sister, Bonnie
11-26-1995

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(Written just 20 days after Mary's earthly life ended in a car accident)