I felt a horrible pain

During the early afternoon then

You called on your cell phone

And immediately I knew it was you

Words cannot describe how I personally felt

I wanted to rush to be by your bedside

To read the Word, sing songs and to pray

For you;

Abba Father had other plans and as I walked

Into the prayer room all I could do was pray

For I knew the meeting we had recently

Was final and I shall never forget what you said,

“Sister Margaret, lift me up on my pillow!”

I replied as I was lifting you,

“Susan “Sudie” you are heavy!”

Then you said, “I coming, I coming”

The sad news of your departure is unsettling

Bringing with it silent tears as I remember

There was a Sunday when bended over at the alter

Praying for someone,

My back ached with intense pain;

A hand touched the very spot and

In an instant the pain vanished.

I asked Abba Father, “Who was the hand that

Touched me,

He replied, “Sudie, she is doing her work!”

I smiled as I looked at you Sudie!

Silent tears are still flowing,

For you have impacted my life in such

A personal way;

What I once thought was you nagging

Has shown me how to be persistent

And consistent; relentless too on this

Journey;

Susan “Sudie” Pratt you were a brave

Soldier always so positive with an

Unconquerable Faith!

You were always there and today

While in prayer my silent tears

Turned into sounds of deep groans

Yes, travailing!

New Birth has taken place and I have

The faith and believe you

Have been lifted and promoted!

Silent tears will not be in vain.

For heaven has gained.

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