In Memory of Matthew Scott Holbrook

Don't Cry For Me

I’m sorry that I had to leave you.
A distant voice called me away.
There was so much left for us to share,
so much we never got to say.
But all my pain is far behind me,
confusion finally laid to rest.
I hope my life here had a reason.
What you do now will be the test.
I died too early, but I always knew I would.
I lived life the way I wanted,
and always looked for something good in everyone.
As I look down upon you now,
my hopes for you are still so strong.
Better to have loved and lost,
but we haven’t lost for long.
Don’t cry for me, beloved friends.
I've risen beyond this world of fear.
Hold my friendship in your memory,
and always know that I am near.
I know the grief will nearly kill you.
Dry your eyes, and carry on.
Remember me, for through your lives,
my spirit will live on.

Matt, you have no idea the love that surrounded you here on this earth. The days ahead will only be more painful without you for your mother, your beautiful children, your sister and all of us who loved you so much.

As much as we tried to love you, you simply pushed us away for a life full of heartache and more pain. Oh, how I wish you knew the excitement we had for you when we heard of your triumphs and achievements. Oh how we rejoiced and praised our loving God for your sucess.

The only comfort we have now, is that you are in the arm's of Jesus. And that one day when our time on earth is done that we will see you again and can worship with you in heaven. Until then, we can only pray that the love of our God will be forever with your mother, children and sister and that through time they will find peace and joy in your memory.

I will forever carry you with me in my thoughts and heart with my own children, for you where as close as a son to me. I watched you grow from a little boy to a handsome man and my memories of your last visit will forever give me comfort. You will be missed but not forgotten.

I love you Matt,
Aunt Vicki