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I was always attracted to the gentleness of angels, but after my daughter, Karen, died I became fascinated with them. I was constantly searching for angels everywhere. I realize I have been looking for angel art that represents the spirit of my daughter. The following angel art has been very comforting to me, and I hope these beautiful pictures will touch your life also. I have given credit and links for the art when I know where they were found, but others came to me through friends and a few were created by me or by friends.  I only take credit for the art that I created using Karen's photographs.  If you know who should receive the credit for any of the art, please notify me. Enjoy.

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One night I cried to Jesus as I sat beneath the tree.
I looked into the open sky and hoped He'd answer me.
I'm lost, dear Lord, I've traveled far but still I seem to roam.
Please light the way and lead me, Lord; I need to get back home.

I told Him of my burdens and of the sadness in my heart-
that from His gracious love I'd never felt so far apart.
Why did you take my child, Lord? I cannot understand!
No longer can I touch her face or hold her hand.

I'm angry Lord, I'm missing her. I'm drowning in my sorrow.
Please help to heal my yesterday and face each new tomorrow.
It was then I heard her gentle voice and felt her presence near.
How I wanted so to hold her as I cried another tear.

She said, "Mom, I'm an angel now, my spirit is free.
I'm an angel now in heaven, so please don't cry for me.
I was chosen by our Lord above and now I'm in His care.
When you need me, look inside your heart. I promise to be there.

No one can ever take away our bond with one another.
For I'll always be your precious child as you will be my mother.
So if you cannot find your way or the road to home seems far,
Just look up to the Heavens and I'll be your guiding star."

She said, "Mom, I'm an angel now, my spirit is free.
I'm an angel now in Heaven- no need to cry for me."


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This image of Karen was created by Elizabeth.  I met her after I joined the group My Mom is a Survivor.  She graciously made angel images for mothers of children who have died.

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Karen's car rolled over several times and she was thrown out of her car, a GEO Tracker.  I believe she received this welcome from Jesus instantly and was in complete peace.  She was kept alive for almost 24 hours but I believe her spirit had already left.  Doing what I felt Karen would want, we donated her organs.  They could only use her pancreas and her liver.  The other organs had been too badly damaged in the accident.  I was told the liver went to a college student with a life threatening liver disease and the pancreas went to a middle age man suffering from severe diabetes.  Both were probably patients in the Cleveland Clinic.  There was no doubt in my mind that Karen would have wanted help those two people, no doubt at all.

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John 14: 

1. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me.
2. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.
3. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”

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It seems very appropriate to listen to that song as we view this angelic art.