"My Mom is a Survivor"

My Mom is a survivor,
or so I've heard it said.
But I can hear her crying at night
when all others are in bed.

I watch her lay awake at night
and go to hold her hand.
She doesn't know I'm with her
to help her understand.

But like the sands on the beach
that never wash away...
I watch over my surviving mom,
who thinks of me each day.

She wears a smile for others...
a smile of disguise!
But through Heaven's door I see
tears flowing from her eyes.

My mom tries to cope with death
to keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her knows
it is her way to survive.

As I watch over my surviving mom
through Heaven's open door...
I try to tell her that angels
protect me forevermore.

I know that doesn't help her...
or ease the burden she bears.
So if you get a chance, go visit her...
and show her that you care.

For no matter what she says...
no matter what she feels.
My surviving mom has a broken heart
that time won't ever heal.

By Kaye Des'Ormeaux
October 15, 1998

Dedicated to the mothers who have lost a child & have somehow survived.
Special dedication to Clarissa

Loving Memories

My Dad is a Survivor

My dad is a survivor too...
which is no surprise to me.
He's always been like a lighthouse
that helps you cross a stormy sea.

But, I walk with my dad each day
to lift him when he's down.
I wipe the tears he hides from others.
He cries when noone's around.

I watch him sit up late at night
with my picture in his hand.
He cries as he tries to grieve alone,
and wishes he could understand.

My dad is like a tower of strength.
He's the greatest of them all~!
But there are times when he needs to cry...
Please be there when he falls.

Hold his hand or pat his shoulder...
And tell him it's okay.
Be his strength when he's sad
Help him mourn in his own way.

Now, as I watch over my precious dad
from the Heavens up above...
I'm so proud that he's a survivor...
And, I can still feel his love~!

~Kaye Des'Ormeaux
October 16, 1998
Dedicated to the dads who have lost a child.

Please visit the My Mom is a Survivor & My Dad is a Survivor page at

My Mom Is A Survivor
My Dad Is A Survivor

THE JEWELS IN GLENNAS GARDEN

There's a garden you can visit
when you need to unwind.
For the scenery in this garden...
No where else will you find!
There's no flowers in this Garden...
But, you'll see "jewels" instead...
"Jewels" that'll bring your heart anywhere it wants to be led!
For the "jewels" in this Garden
will welcome you with a smile!
If you're down when you enter,
you'll be laughing after a while!
For this Garden is adorned
with "jewels" at every bend,
who's always willing to help you
when you simply need a friend!
There's one thing in common
with the "jewels" you'll meet there...
Cancer has tarnished each
one of them...
So they know how to show
they care....
They'll all laugh & cry with you,
cause they truly understand...
The trials that you're going through,
and exactly what cancer demands!
Yes, the "jewels" in Glennas Garden
are surely one of a kind!
And only God knows
how much I'll miss them
when I must leave them behind!

Written by Kaye Des'Ormeaux
On May 25, 1998
DEDICATED TO MY FRIENDS
IN
GLENNAS GARDEN
Copyright 1998 Kaye Des'Ormeaux

FOR YOU, MY CHILD, I DIED

One night while I was traveling,
the stars were shining bright.
I gazed up into the darkness
and then I saw a bright Light!

The Light came down toward me,
and stood right by my side.
I knew it was my Savior when,
He said, "For you, my child, I died!

For you, my child, I took that cross
and walked the hill called Calvary!
I let the soldiers tear my flesh
as they nailed me to that tree!

I let them laugh and scorn at me
with a crown of thorns upon my head.
I could've called ten thousand angels,
but, I chose to die for you instead!"

By then, my eyes were filled with tears
as I listened to my Savior speak.
He gently held me by the hands
and wiped the tears from my cheek.

"I've come tonight to comfort you,
and I am ALWAYS at your side.
So when you're down and lonely,
remember, for you, my child, I died!"

Written by Kaye Des'Ormeaux
Copyright @ 1997

Dedicated to the love I have for my Lord,
and to myself as a reminder that
Jesus loves me & will never leave me!

(unnamed)

Sometimes we can't help
but ask the reason "why?"..
when a person we love
will just suddenly die!
Our heart is emptied
and replaced with pain.
There's such a heartache
that no words can explain!

For, one day he's here...
but the next day, he's gone!
You're surrounded by love,
Yet you feel lost and alone!
Everyone has felt the sting of death...
at some point in their life!
They know it cuts into your heart...
just like a two-edged knife!

But, there's one thing
that we must all understand...
without "death", he can't walk
with God hand in hand!
And, if he could come back today...
to this cruel worldly place!
He'd tell you how great Heaven is,
as he'd wipe the tears from your face!

He'd tell you that Heaven
is such a beauty to behold;
that the paths are lined with jewels...
that he walks on streets made of gold!
He'd tell you not to cry for him...
To stop the flow of your tears!
For he now walks with Angels,
And...he'll always be near!

Written by: Kaye Des'Ormeaux
Copyright 1998
(June 2, 1998)
Dedicated to anyone
who has lost a loved one!

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My Reason
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My Mom is a Survivor Thank You
Dedicated to Kaye
Cole's Legacy - The Gift of Life and Sight
Shane's Page
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Angels Fly Away
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Josh's Playland
TILL WE MEET AGAIN
When God Created Moms
Princess Emily's Homepage
Welcome to Nicholas's World

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