After being sick and waking up in the middle of the night, I began praying and finished this poem 5 minutes after. Heaven was on my mind. I wish I could do it justice by mere words, but I know they will never compare to the beauty of what truly lies in store for us over there some day.
I heard the news yesterday, the day after writing this poem. Our bishop’s wife’s brother gained his wings. This is for you Reverend James Carney. A wonderful man of God. May you Rest In Peace.🙏🏼😇😢

‘This world is not my home
I’m just passing through’
What truth those sweet lyrics sang
With every breath Moma’s voice drew.
Heaven —
The place I long to be
Oh to spread my wings upward
This very moment, an angel so carefree.
I’m laying up treasure
Somewhere on the other side
With my Savior forever
My heart will abide.
Can you but see the streets?
In gold they are adorned
Our faces reflected in crystal waters
Where we thirst nevermore.
I’m buying my ticket now
Reserving my place over there
The happy throng awaits me
Burdens no longer to bear.
The angels are a’calling
I must needs go…
I’m homesick for Heaven
Finally going home.
~Written by: Renee Greene


The lion will lay down with the lamb.

Absolutely a sweet beautiful tribute, condolences to loss within your church family.
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Thank you for the condolences, my beautiful friend! Love you!
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Ditto❤️💯
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I’m sorry for your lost! I will keep praying for you.❤
What a beautiful poem…. I can’t wait to go to heaven! What a day it will be…
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Thank you, V, for the prayers! Definitely hold our First Lady up in prayer. She was so close to her brother!
Thanks, I don’t know where the words came from…but God!
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I definitely will!❤
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💜💕
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Billy Graham also said this world is not my home I am just passing through. Beautiful poem, sorry to hear about your loss.
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That was my maternal grandmother’s favorite hymn, according to my mother. She died before I was born. Thank you so much. 🙂💜
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My pleasure, enjoyed your post
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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Loss*
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Reads like a song. Good one!
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Oh wow! Thanks Amy!
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I’m sorry for your loss. I’m glad this world is not my home! I’m looking forward to heaven, too😊 Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem with us.
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You’re welcome, Deb! Thanks so much for stopping in and reading!
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You’re welcome😊
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💜
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Beautiful poem and I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️
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Thank you so much, Alicia!
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Beautiful Renee. 💕 {{hugs}}
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🤗💜 back at you, my friend! Thanks!
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People are shocked when I say I’m not afraid to die🤭 but they don’t get that I’m looking forward to another life 100% better to the one I’ve known.
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Choima, I was just sharing with someone recently the same thing, that I’m not afraid to die. It doesn’t scare me. I guess when a person faces an illness that could have very well taken them out of this world, they come to grips with it. I know there’s no need to fear dying when it’s our time to go, if we are right with the Lord, because His angels come to carry us home. That thought brings me lots of peace!
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*Chioma….Sorry autocorrect!
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Renee, your poem is a touching and beautiful testament to a wonderful brother in Christ. At the same time, there is a stirring message for the rest of us. God’s peace!
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Thank you so much, Richard! May we all feel that peace when we think of Heaven!
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So beautiful and I hope you’re feeling better.
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Thank you, Kim. I am feeling better, but still having swelling around my eyebrows. Sinus problems are something….
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Ohhh, those are so painful. Been have ng problems with them too with the weather changing.❤️
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Hope we both get through the pollen when spring hits! 😬
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I know I hope we do too.😔
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Beautiful ❤
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Thank you. 🙂
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