My brother died yesterday aged 34. Help me organise his funeral, please.

[BusyBeeWithThree]

This has come as a complete shock to us all. He was handicapped with mental age of about three. He got out of bed three in the morning and collapsed. There has never been anything to suggest his life expectancy was any less than any of us so this really has shocked us all. My parents are in bits so am trying to help out with the funeral arrangements. All the readings I have found are too adult. Needs to be something more suitable for a child - I am struggling. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

[sayithowitis]

"I'll lend to you for a little time,
A child of mine," God said,
"For you to love while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead."

"It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you till I call him back,
Take care of him for me?"

"He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have these precious memories
To comfort you through grief."

"I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn."

"I've looked this world over,
In my search for teachers true.
In the crowds of this great land,
I have selected you."

"Now will you give him all your love
Not think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call
To take him back again?"





It seems to me I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, thy will be done.
For all the joys a child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run."

"We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known
Forever grateful stay."

"And should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand."

© Edgar A. Guest

This may be suitable? for you all.

[BusyBeeWithThree]

Thank you