Celebration of Gia’s Life, July 31, 2004

Janet’s Poem

O Jesus, why Gianna, why today?

He answered, “It is not for you to say.

It was Gia’s time for her to move on

To share in the glory of God’s Kingdom.

You see this little one you know and love

Has worked very hard spreading My love

She lifted hearts and inspired all

She never hesitated answering My call.”

But, Jesus, I said, it doesn’t seem fair

I’ve never hugged Gia or even touched her hair.

Having Cystic Fibrosis has kept us apart.

This diagnosis, right from the start.

I’ve always dreamed the day would come

when we would hug and have some fun.

Read a book, share an ice cream,

play with dolls, giggle and scream.

Now I see, that will never be.

Not for Gia, not for me.

Is it selfish to want just one

hug or kiss from a precious loved one?

“Janet, dear, trust in me

God has other plans for thee.

One day you will laugh and you will play

with your dear Gia in Heaven I say.”

Knowing that, Jesus, I can go on

I’ll follow her footsteps and keep moving on.

When I get lost and start to stray

I’ll pray for her guidance to show me the way.

And when that day comes when I too do the same,

when our Heavenly Father calls out my name.

Gia will greet me with a hug and a kiss

to live forever in heavenly bliss.

Thank you dear Jesus for this talk

I can find peace now and continue my walk.

I thank you for all the love you’ve given me

Through a little girl who was only three.