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Prepare To Leave Planet Earth
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I can hardly believe that I will not be able to hear from three of my friends anymore. Vinny, Larry and Dean were all gone in an instant within a period of about four months. With God's blessing I will see them in Heaven on the other side. I have another friend who is Hope Hospice. He is waiting to leave this planet. But God�s plan is not mans! God has His eternal plan! �We are like astronauts. With the Lord�s blessing, we are going to blast off into the heavens someday. While we are still here on earth we need to start preparing for the launch.� John Michael Domino

Prepare To Leave Planet Earth
by John Michael Domino

My friend Vinny, a friend from my childhood, died last year.

He served in Viet Nam, God rest his soul.

He was a brave soldier with little fear.

A patriotic man, dedicated husband and a faithful friend.

He loved God, country and life and had big dreams until the very end.

Life is fragile. Handle with care. Follow God and not man.

For we dwell in His temple, awaiting God’s eternal plan.

Then Larry disappeared from the face of the earth.

He was a gifted guitar man in our church.

He visited men in jails so many times.

He reached out to many who came around in God's time.

He gave his testimony to kids big and small.

A kindhearted man; he opened his home to one and all.

He was a very cheerful giver that would help others in many ways.

He helped folks in his church and community until his last days.

Life is fragile. Handle with care. Follow God and not man.

For we dwell in His temple, awaiting God’s eternal plan.

Then a long-time friend from Colorado up and gone.

Dean was a cheerful man, a talented singer who always had a song.

He cared much about his brother who was not able to walk alone.

He went of his way to touch others in person, by pen, or by phone.

Dean was like Superman, although he did not fight crime.

He would be there for you, anywhere, anyplace, or anytime!

Life is fragile. Handle with care. Follow God and not man.

For we dwell in His temple, awaiting God’s eternal plan.

Three of my friends are gone now; they left the earth last year.

But they have gone to Heaven, living life without tears.

Brothers, I miss you but I know you all are in God's care.

With God’s help, I’ll be on other side and see you all there!

Life is fragile. Handle with care. Follow God and not man.

For we dwell in His temple, awaiting God’s eternal plan.

My friend Les is now in Hope Hospice and for him I pray.

His sons all said “good bye” knowing he can leave earth any day.

But Les is improving; God has His plan and purpose for my friend.

For we will leave earth in God’s Perfect Timing when The Lord says, “Amen!”

Life is fragile. Handle with care. Follow God and not man.

For we dwell in His temple, awaiting God’s eternal plan.

Reference: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 *NKJV: Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.

Reviewed by Barbara Henry

Reviewed on May 4, 2010

Very moving and factual work John.
To your continued success/
Barbara Henry

Reviewed by Mary Coe

Thanks for sharing this.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

A POWERFUL 'WAKE UP CALL' TO ALL WHO WILL LISTEN. THANK YOU JOHN, A MOST TIMELY WORK ENJOYED AND APPRECIATED. LOVE AND BLESSINGS,
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Wonderful ode to life and love and eternal purpose. Life is precious, handle with prayer. Hugs, J'nia

Reviewed by Paul Berube

A heartfelt write, John. Thank you for sharing this and God bless.