Thoughts & Poems to my Family

Thoughts & Poems to my Family

Middlebrook(s) , Bailey, Love, Palmer, Young, Allen, Jones, McGee, Young, Jones & Anderson Family


	*This page displays Thoughts and Poems for loved ones or individuals who have influenced my life in one way or another.*

	A thought regarding my late 1st Cousin Linda Gail Jones of Mansfield, TX God brought us together for his devine plan. Even though it was only for a short season - you and I shared many things. I think back to the times of being with you and Marvin in Zion, IL during your treatment. How we laughed, cried, walked, talked and broke bread together. I did not know then that you were not going to be with us much longer. The last time I looked into your eyes while at your home during Christmas 2007 - I felt so much grief in my heart that I began to cry and I did not know why. You told me "Don't do that, I'm gonna be all right". I know that even if God did not heal you - I KNEW that he could because he is able. I love you Linda but God loved you far better thanI ever could. When we first met, there was such a strong connection between you and I. It was like we had known each other all our lives. You treated me more like a sister than a cousin and I will forever be grateful to God for loaning you to us. I say loan because this earth is not our home - we all are only here for a season... Some are shorter, some are longer... but God knows all and he knows what is best for his children... "Some glad morning, when this life is over, I'll fly away... Oh when I die, Hallelujah by and by... I'll fly away! Oh Glory to his Mighty Name... Poem to my late father Alonzo "Lump" Middlebrook of Waco, TX It had been over 35 years since I last saw you or heard from you. Finally, when I track you down - it is too late. I never got the chance to say goodbye.... Our time has past and gone forever - never to return again Our meeting was not to be Our time for greeting and meeting one another has past Many nights I would cry myself to sleep and wonder where you are Many nights I would do my best to remember what you looked like Our time has past and gone forever - never to return again Our meeting was not to be Our time was not to be a closure to many questions and answers Our time was to be of understanding and love - not so says the Lord Many nights I would wonder if you had forgotten me but you didn't Many nights I would wonder if you cared about me and you did Our time has past and gone forever - never to return again Our meeting was not to be Our time has past on this side - maybe I will see you on the other side I can say now that the chapter can be complete and another book opened. I can say with joy that I had a Father who knew the word of GOD and never forgot his oldest daughter. (that I know of) Good bye Dad - I miss what could have been...		To my late father-in-law Bishop John J. Houston, Sr. of Omaha, NE Although, I had only known you less than a year - it seems to be a life time. You filled a void in my life You gave me advice and guidance when I needed it most You were there when I needed Fatherly advice You were there to make me laugh and to make stronger in this walk. When I needed someone to call me "daughter" you were there. When I needed a shoulder of strength to lean on - you were there. You told me that I could think of you as my Father and that was such a blessing to me and I will never forget. I miss hearing you preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ I miss your singing I miss your conversation I miss placing a blanket over your feet as you sat in your favorite chair I miss your love and understanding I miss your teaching the uncompromising word of God Most of all I miss you making me laugh and seeing your smile I miss you Bishop and as the bible says - the dead in Christ shall rise first". So, I will meet you in the sky.......... Rest dear Bishop... Peom to Xavier Durand Middlebrook of Los Angeles, CA To find out that I had an older brother after all these years was both heartbreaking and thought provoking! I do not have the words to explain how I feel...but I will try For whatever reason - our meeting one another was not in the will of God. I have accepted that.........now is not the time for looking back but to look forward. There are more Middlebrook(s) family out there and I intend to seek & find as many as possible before I leave this earth... Rest is peace big brother....


	Have a blessed day and I pray that you have a loving Father in your life that comforts & encourages you!