Happy birthday, Henry

October 2, 2010 at 2:52 pm (Losing a child)

Now words today.

A dear Austrian friend sent me a couple of things so I will share them here as well…

Ich habe einmal die Geschichte gehört,
die sagt, daß es Menschen gibt,
die ursprünglich Sterne am Himmel waren
die zu uns herunter gekommen sind,
… um uns zu erleuchten.

Und wenn sie sterben,
gehen sie zurück an den Himmel
und leuchten uns von dort aus weiter.

Ich weiß nicht, ob diese Geschichte wahr ist,
aber wenn, dann bist Du einer dieser Sterne.

Du hast uns alle mit deiner Ausstrahlung erhellt,
hast in unsere aller Herzen geleuchtet.

Du warst wie die aufgehende Sonne am Morgen
Und wie der leuchtende Stern am Abend.

Du hast uns alle oft zum Lachen
Und nur jetzt einmal zum Weinen gebracht.

Wir sind traurig,
denn wir hätten gern noch mehr Zeit mit dir verbracht.

Aber wir sind auch glücklich,
für die Zeit, die wir mit Dir verbringen durften.

Wir sind froh,
Dich kennen gelernt zu haben,
und dass Du eine Weile unser Stern warst,
der uns geleuchtet hat.

Wir wollen nur ein kleines Stück so sein wie Du
Und davon wieder einen kleinen Teil weitergeben,
damit jeder von uns einem anderem Menschen
ein wenig von dem geben kann,
was Du uns gegeben hast.

Ein kleines Stück Deiner Zuversicht,
daß es weitergeht,
ein kleines Stück Deiner Fröhlichkeit,
damit wir nicht so traurig sind,
ein kleines Stück Deiner Liebe,
um füreinander da zu sein,
ein kleines Stück Deines Mutes
und ein keines Stück Deiner Kraft,
um diesen Kampf zu bestehen.

Aber wir müssen nicht wirklich traurig sein,
denn Du hast uns all das hinterlassen.
Wir müssen nicht wirklich Abschied nehmen,
denn du bist immer bei uns:
am Morgen, wenn die Sonne aufgeht und
am Abend wenn die Sterne leuchten.

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8 Comments

  1. galfromaway said,

    I had to put this in Google Translate to understand it… that is absolutely beautiful…

    German to English translation

    I once heard the story,
    which says that there are people
    the original stars in the sky were
    have come down to us,
    … to enlighten us.

    And when they die,
    go back to them in the sky
    and we are still on from there.

    I do not know if this story is true,
    but if so, then you’re one of these stars.

    You gave us all lit by your charisma,
    You shone in our hearts of all.

    You were like the rising sun in the morning
    And as the shining star of the evening.

    You have us all laughing a lot
    And only now just cry.

    We are sad
    because we would have liked to spent more time with you.

    But we are also happy
    for the time we spent with you.

    We are glad
    Knowing you have learned
    and that you were a while our star,
    who has shone us.

    We just want a small piece to be like you
    And it continues to give back a small part,
    so that each of us a different people
    give a little of the can
    what you have given us.

    A small piece of your confidence,
    that it continues
    a small piece of your joy,
    so we’re not so sad
    a small piece of your love,
    to be there for each other,
    a small piece of your courage
    and any piece of your power,
    to survive this fight.

    But we do not have to be really sad
    because you have all left us this.
    We do not have to really say goodbye,
    for you are always with us:
    in the morning when the sun rises and
    in the evening when the stars shine.

    Happy birthday, Henry. :) I hope you’re keeping a good eye on your family today.

    Hugs to you, Bill and Gwennie today. ***hugs***

  2. Catherine W said,

    Thank you for the translation girlfromaway, it’s beautiful.

    Thinking of you, Bill, Gwennie and Henry today. C xo

  3. Jill said,

    Absolutely beautiful! Thinking of you and sweet Henry… XO

  4. Cheri Chambers said,

    Sarah and Bill,

    You have such a beautiful marriage and family, and your loss has touched so many people. We will continue to pray that God give you the peace you need to get through this loss, and remember, that Henry is always with you, watching over his family and you will meet again!! Love and miss you. Cheri Chambers

  5. Jessica said,

    Thinking of Henry (hugs)

  6. myskytimes said,

    Lovely what your friend sent you. Very touching and tear-inducing. Thinking of you and your family… Love to you. xoxo

  7. Linda Hartley said,

    Remembering sweet Henry..with love …NYE 2010 . Linda x

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