Thanks everyone. I've decided to put a potted plant in front of that door so it can be moved when necessary. We do have a raised platform that Hubby made just for when maintenance is needed on the water heater, but he doesn't really want to have to store it. A pot will look nice there for height to balance out the other very tall plants along the same bed. Thanks again everyone for your suggestions. Jen

Thank you for your comment williamsburgjane. They realy are very moist, but they are all sunken in etc. I decided to print off some labels reading Apple Ugly Pound Cake Hey don't judge a cake by its cover!

Dian,the memory candle is a lovely idea. These are three poems I had saved, not sure if they are what you want. Elspeth A Special Little Spirit ~~~Author Unknown~~~ "You're a Special Little Spirit," the all great Master said, As he gently caressed the curly brown hair of the Little Spirit's head. "You need to go to Earth to spend some time, you know. A place I send most Spirits to be tested, to learn and grow. " The Little Spirit, in sadness, slowly bowed his head, And from his eye a tear did steal and down his cheek it shed. "Don't you fret now little one, I won't let you stay too long, I'll bring you back to help me Here, You'll hardly know that you've been gone". "You're my choicest Little Spirit, you're the apple of my eye." And He wiped the tear and gently kissed His Little Spirit good-bye. "I'm back," Little Spirit whispered, as he climbed onto his Master's knee, And the Master said, "I told you, you would not be long away from Me." And then, the Lord, He noticed still another tear welled in his eye. "Why are you so sad, Little Spirit, whatever should make you cry?" "I'm glad I'm back," Little Spirit said, "but Master You must surely know, When Your Angel came to get me, I didn't want to go. I know You said You needed me and that I'd be gone the shortest while, But Lord, couldn't I have had a little longer earthly trial?" The Master let Little Spirit slip down from off His knee, He firmly took the little hand and said, "Come walk with Me." The Little Spirit and his Lord walked slowly hand in hand, As the Master explained his special part in the great and marvelous plan. "Now Lord, I don't mean to argue, I understand that You needed me Home". "But I left in such a hurry, I left everyone hurting and alone. I didn't let my earthly parents know how much I loved them so. I was much too small to tell them, Lord, how will they ever know?" "They feel they've been cheated, and in a way, so do I. Not getting to share any more than we did, how can I ever tell them why?" "Little Spirit, I know your heart is heavy with this message you need to share. I'll send them loving comfort, as a strong and helping hand. I'll content and give peace to their aching hearts, so they will understand." The Little Spirit looked up at his Master and said "Thank you for explaining it to me." And could You please tell them I'm safe and happy and that someday they'll be here with me?" "Yes," said the Lord with a smile and a nod, "I'll tell them all that I can." Then the others came to see the Little Spirit, as the Lord let go of his hand. He said, "I'll tell them you're pure, as pure as Heaven's Gold, That I needed the warmth of your perfect soul to keep Heaven from getting cold." Fly, fly little wing Far beyond imagining Pass the planets and the stars Leave this lonely world of ours Escape the sorrow and the pain And fly until we meet again. Fly, fly precious one Your endless journey has begun Soar beyond the sky above Upon the wind of Heaven's love Cross over to the golden shore Where there is peace forevermore Hold my memory, light and sweet Until we once again can meet. Fly, fly, do not fear Don't waste a breath, don't shed a tear Your heart is pure, your soul is free Be on your way, don't wait for me Above the universe you'll climb On, beyond the hands of time The moon will rise, the sun will set But, Little One, I won't forget. Fly, fly little wing Fly where only angels sing Fly away, the time is right Go now, dear one, find the light (Unknown author) Dearest Mommy When you wonder the meaning of life and love Know that I am with you, Close your eyes and feel me kissing you in the gentle breeze across your cheek. WHen you begin to doubt that you shall ever see me again Quiet your mind and hear me, I am the whisper of the heavens Speaking of your love. When you lose your identity When you question who you are and where you are going, open your heart and see me. I am the twinkle in the stars smiling down upon you, Lighting the path for your journey. When you awaken each morning Not remembering your dreams But feeling content and serene Know that I was with you- Filling your night with thougths of me. WHen you linger in the remnant pain Wholeness seeming so unfamiliar think of me and know that i am with you, touching you through the shared tears of a gentle friend easing the pain As the sunrise illuminates the desert sky In the breathtaking glory, awaken your spirit think of our time, all too brief, but ever brilliant. when you are certain of us, together when you were certain of your destiny Know that God created that moment in time, Just for us Dearest Mommy, I am with you always. -Joanne Cacciatore

Here are a few that I gathered following my mother's passing: Afterglow Author Unknown I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo, whispering down the way, of happy times, and laughing times, of bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun, with happy memories that I leave, when life is done. ----------------------------------- Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow but remember me in every tomorrow Remember the joy, the laughter, and the smiles I've only gone to rest for a little while Although my leaving causes pain and grief my going has eased my hurt and given me relief So dry your eyes and remember me not as I am now, but as I used to be Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile Understand, in your hearts I've only gone to rest a little while As long as I have the love of each of you I can live my life in the hearts of all of you ------------------------------ Miss me but let me go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little--but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me--but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss Me--But Let me Go! ---------------------------- Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, so very dear.