Mended Little Hearts of Chicago Angel’s Candle Lighting Service Sunday, February 15, 2015

~ Words of Welcome ~    Song: “I Saw What I Saw” Sara Groves ~ Grief ~   This candle represents our grief. The pain of losing you is intense. It reminds us of the depth of our love for you. ~ Courage ~   This candle represents our courage. To confront our sorrow, to comfort each other, to change our lives. Promise me you’ll always remember you’re brave that you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. Winnie the Pooh ~ Love ~ This candle represents our love. We light this candle that your light will always shine as we think of you each day and share your memory with our family and friends. We cherish the special place in our hearts that will always be reserved for you. We thank you for the gift your living brought to each of us. We love you. We remember you. Lighting of the Candles Song: I Will Remember You – Sarah McLachlan Displaying of the flowers Song: You are a Light ~ Closing ~ Refreshments Adapted from sayinggoodbye.org The world may never notice if a rosebud doesn’t bloom Or even pause to wonder if the petals fall too soon. But every life that ever forms Or ever comes to be Touches the world in some small way For all eternity. The little ones we longed for Were swiftly here and gone. But the love that was then planted Is a light that still shines on And though our arms are empty Our hearts know what to do Every beating of my heart says, “I remember you.” ~ Memories ~   This candle represents your memory. For the times we stood by your side, the times we cried, the times we watched you fight with all you had. We remember your physical presence and unique personality. Everywhere we turn we remember the gift of you. We cherish the joys and treasures you brought us. Song: “Scarlet Wings” (As Long As you Love)