In Memory of Mary Leak

In Loving Memory of

Mary "the Hugger" Leak

1933-2019

A PLACE PREPARED

For Mary Leak, 1933-2019

In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would

have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare

a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where

I am, there you may be also." John 14: 2-3 NKJV

You dwell now in a place prepared, by God with you in mind;

a place of exquisite beauty, pastoral and sublime,

a place no earthly eye has seen, no ear has heard about…

Beyond our wildest imaginings…Of this, there is no doubt.

God has given glimpses of our home in Eternity;

The Bible says the streets are gold. There is a crystal sea.

It speaks of emerald rainbows and it speaks of no more tears.

We are told there is no darkness, no trouble, pain or fears.

Trees are laden with luscious fruit, high walls of jasper gleam,

wide open gates of giant pearls…It's true! It's not a dream!

Foundations of chalcedony, beryl, jacinth, and sapphire,

amethyst, emerald, sardonyx, topaz…jewels afire!

In the midst of this wonder sits the Lamb upon the Throne.

No need for blazing sunshine…He is Heaven's Light alone!

I wish I could see you, Mary, beholding this great bliss,

seen your joy inexpressible, at God's tender first kiss!

I know there are many mansions in our Heavenly home.

Jesus prepared one for you. It was He Who bid you, "Come."

When I speak of you in Heaven, folks think I'm being brave.

but I know you dwell in Glory, not in a dismal grave.

Can't picture you wearing a halo, strumming golden strings,

reclining on a fluffy cloud. No! God's planned greater things!

Can imagine you at a gate with Mary, Martha, Paul

praising God and thanking Him for Calvary, love and all.

I miss you, my dear friend, and ask Jesus to fill the space

that in me is empty since you went to that prepared place.

Jesus is so faithful. He gives comfort that does not cease.

Believing you dwell near His heart fills my soul with peace.

I know you rest in God's bosom, dream of you bathed in Love,

believe you’ll have a hug for me, when I join you above.

I know for sure big rolling tears would saturate my socks

if I did not believe, Mary, you're in Heaven and it rocks!!!

Maude Carolan Pych

The above poem was adapted for Mary Leak

from the original version, written in 2004.