| Location | Gateshead |
| Age | 86 years |
| Date of Birth | 8/1921 |
| Date of Death | 2/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,703 since 26/02/2008 |
| Creator |
HELEN FORBES (22/8/1921 - 19/2/2008)
Helen Forbes (known to all that knew and loved her...as Nellie) was born on the 22nd August 1921 in
a little village called Winlaton in the north of England. She was married twice and had two sons and
two daughters...in order of birth: John, Brenda, Pauline and Timothy. Her family were her joy and
her life, and there was nothing she wouldn't do for them or their familys. She made many
sacrifices, although she would never call them that, she would just say...but that is what a mother
does! Her home had the 'open-door' policy, she welcomed everyone in, just the same, and
you never knew who would be there, from one minute to the next, sipping tea, coffee or sometimes the
odd whisky or sherry.
She was the BEST mother anyone could ever have, caring, compassionate, loving, hardworking,
tender...and all those adjectives that make a person who God intended them to be.
She had the brightest, honest smile for everyone, and will always be remembered for it...right down
to the last, in the hospital, all the nurses felt their day had been made when Nellie gave them her
glorious smile. She always felt that everyone had to make their own path in life, especially her
children, and that by letting them go off and "do their own thing", they would always come
back to her...and we did. We made mistakes but always knew she would be there to help us pick up the
pieces...
We all LOVE and MISS you so much mama...so much...
"If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane,
We'd walk right up to heaven...and bring you back again"
Sleep well, beautiful angel....Night and God Bless...see you soon
IF I COULD CATCH A PASSING CLOUD
I'D JUMP ON AND TAKE A RIDE
I'D ASK THE WINDS THAT BLOW IT
TO TAKE ME TO YOUR SIDE
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I'D LOVE TO SEE YOU ONCE AGAIN
BUT I WOULDN'T WANT TO LEAVE
AND RIDE THAT CLOUD BACK DOWN TO EARTH
BACK HERE AGAIN TO GRIEVE
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I am not so far from you,
Just a little way beyond;
Past the cares and past the pain,
Far past my earthly bonds.
When you feel you miss me most,
As years go drifting by,
Each memory will prove to you,
That our love will never die.
For memories are but a touch,
From the Father's gentle hand,
To heal your pain and mend your hearts,
To help you understand...
That while I left you far too soon,
I did not leave alone:
For the Father sent His angels,
To gently take me home.
Take comfort when you think of me,
Keep my love alive in your heart,
And with the warmth of each memory,
We will never be apart.
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No one can know just what you've lost;
No one can understand the cost;
But when you feel your energy drain,
Please count on us to help ease your pain.
Let us help you cope with grief;
We hope with time you'll feel relief.
We can't replace the one who's gone,
But let our concern help you carry on.
For you Pauline and suzanne
No Tears Past The Gate.
Someone new has entered our eternal home above -
the heavenly gate has opened to welcome one you love.
We cannot help the tears that fall -
our hearts need time to grieve
when earthly life has ended
and a loved one has to leave.
Yet even in the saddest time,
we know our Savior lives,
and we can trust completely in the promise
that He gives -
that in a glad reunion with the Lord our loved ones wait
to welcome us in joy with no more tears beyond the gate!
There's magic in a Mother's touch, And sunshine in her smile. There's love in everything she does To make our lives worthwhile. We can find both hope and courage Just by looking in her eyes. Her laughter is a source of joy, Her works are warm and wise. There is a kindness and compassion To be found in her embrace, And we see the light of heaven Shining from a Mother's face.
For you Pauline
No matter how old we are,
losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know,
but her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on.....
like a legacy of love that will always be with you.
~~ The Hand Of God ~~
I felt the hand of god today
it touched my broken heart
it didn't mend it never will
but at least it was a start
He did his best to comfort me
and help me understand
the reason why he took you
into the promised land
The angels must have sung with joy
with arms outstretched with love
and welcome you into the home
they share with god in heaven above
His promise to the kind and good
is joy beyond compare
those things you were abundantly
and of joy you take your share
Try as we might it's hard to grasp
you are no longer here
for all we long for everyday
is to have and hold you near
Our days are filled with longing
to see your smiling face
to enjoy once more the happy times
and share a warm embrace
Instead we struggle on and on
the pain it will not go
with only memories to keep us sane
oh how we miss you so
It's hard to go on living
we are so tired and lonely
each day all we can think is
'why? and oh, if only'
But these are things we cannot change
as much as we might try
and so we go on thinking
'oh, if only and oh why?
love joanne x
If Heaven Had a Phone
I cannot dial your number,
I can't get throught to you,
I called the operator,
She did all that she could do.
There is no code to heaven,
I cannot place the call,
No numbers left to try,
I reckon i've tried them all.
If heaven had a phone,
I'd ring you every day,
If heaven had a phone,
There's things I want to say.
Tell you that I love you,
Miss you since you went away,
And how much I prayed to God,
That He could let you stay.
Oh darling if heaven had a phone,
There's things I want to know,
Things I want to tell you,
How do you feel,
Should I stay or should I go.
Are you looking over me,
Do you see me cry a tear,
Questions I want to ask you,
Answers I need to hear.
If heaven had a phone,
I'd ring you every day,
My life has had no meaning,
Since the day God took you away,
I only know the sadness,
More tears again today.
Maybe one day i'll smile without you,
Until then I will always cry,
One day the sun may shine for me,
Like it did for you and I.
My life was for tomorrow,
now my life is yesterday,
I cannot face this world alone,
Please show me the way.
If heaven had a phone,
I'd ring you every day,
If heaven had a phone,
I'd hear your voice, know your'e okay.
I just want to speak to heaven,
please do you have a direct line,
Operator says no number,
But your loved one says their doing fine
When you look into the sky
and see a shining star
think of me and send a kiss
i'm never very far
When you see the moonlight
dancing on the sea
feel a kiss brush on your cheek
thats a kiss from me
When the sun is bright upon the fields
and there's flowers everywhere
if you look a little closer
you'll see me over there
When the snow is falling hard
and sparkling on the ground
feel the flakes upon your face
and know that i'm around
when you see a glistening raindrop
or the grass all covered in dew
don't let your heart feel heavy
just remember 'I LOVE YOU'
Love in My Sorrow
There is love in my sorrow, there is love in my tears.
Give me the courage and strength, through the coming years
To hold on to yesterday's memories, so all may know
The love in my heart and the love from my soul.
Sometimes I want to cry but if I shed a tear
For that precious woman no longer near
Just know that I need a little time
To fight back the tears....and I'll be fine.
Oh, I want the rainbows but I don't want the storms,
I want the roses but I don't want the thorns.
Oh, sometimes I want to be weak and lean on you
To find comfort and strength in all I say and do.
Lord, sometimes I want to cry but if I shed a tear
For that precious person no longer near
Just know that I need a little time
To fight back the tears.....and I'll be fine.
When I get to heaven and I see my special one,
Standing before Jesus, God's only son,
I'll have no need for tears or memories.....
For we will be together for eternity.
Just to think of that sweet day.....
Sometimes I want to cry
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