My First Day in Heaven

Written by Matthew Wojnarowski.

Dedicated to my daughter, Taylor, to celebrate her graduation to Heaven and the day she was made whole- January 2, 2019.

My final moments had quickly drawn near

The bright light faded to darkness sublime

A deafening silence was all I could hear

My earthly eyes closed for the last time.

A peaceful light then burst into view

My eyes were opened to a celestial sight

A place prepared for the faithful and true

Where there’s no pain and no more night.

I was greeted by family and friends of old

They held my hand and ushered me through

I ran and danced on streets of gold

Until the sight of Jesus came into view.

With open arms He met me there

He picked me up and held me tight

With a loving voice and piercing stare

Said “You’re home, Taylor; you’ve won the fight.”

I turned to Him with a wondering eye

To ask a thought that was on my heart

“Lord, all I ask of you is why?

Why was there no hope from the start?”

“At first it seemed that all was well

I used to sing, dance, run and play

Then came a change that none could foretell

Why did you slowly take it all away?”

“So many days I would see mommy cry

And daddy would hold her very close

My innocent mind would wonder why

Jesus, why was it me that you chose?”

“My child”, He said, “You must understand

Your earthly trial had a heavenly view

You were created by My own hand

That My works may be shown through you.”

“Though your legs had no strength to bear

And the road ahead was difficult to see

While you were led with loving care

You taught others to depend on me.”

“Though you had no voice to sing

Your story has spread throughout the earth

A song of hope will forever ring

Yours was a life of eternal worth.”

“For in My image you were made

You reflected My love for others to see

It was in My promises on which you stayed

Even through death, you led others to Me.”

“Thank you Jesus,” I said with a smile

“That my life on earth was not in vain

Your will was displayed all the while

To live was Christ, but to die was gain.”

“Jesus, there’s one more thing I want to ask

For mommy and daddy are missing me so

Send these words through heavenly task

In their heart and mind, please let them know.”

“Thank you for all the love you shared

I’ll forever sing this heavenly tune

Pure love was shown in the way you cared

Everything is better now, and I’ll see you soon.”

“I love you, Mommy, and please don’t cry

Your undying devotion was always the same

I love you, Daddy, for drawing me nigh

For making me yours and giving me your name.”

“We’ll be united soon on Glory’s side

And bask in the Sun on the heavenly shore

In God’s presence we’ll forever abide

And praise His healing name forevermore!”