Memory Bears

There were two little girls,

 taken young to heaven

who left us here to mourn them,

one at 3 and one at 7.

Gone to be with Jesus many years

apart,

but always and forever in their 

Mama's heart.

In boxes in a closet now that 

she is gone,

we find the memories packed with love 

and tears

and nighttime song.

From those sisters, one I never knew,

and one I saw go home

I chose a dress to keep them close 

and remind me of my mom,

who never ceased to long for them

through many many years. 

And from those little dresses came these

memory bears.

In memory of Pauline, age 3- the plaid bear

In memory of Janet, age 7- the blue bear

In memory of Mom who loved and never forgot

Lovingly and beautifully crafted by 

my dear cousin Emma.

She used the buttons, collars, lace and zipper

 along with the dress fabric.

( the embroidery on the feet was done by Janet 

on a piece of white fabric

and found in the boxes too)