I am not gone, I am changed. Have faith and please believe me. God did not take me away from you, He split the skies and received me. Now.... I'm an echo in your laughter, a reflection in your tears, an extra thread of strength to help you overcome your fears. I'm an added ray of sunshine, more joy for you to share, a fragrance of the life you live. Wherever you are - I am there. © 2002 Terri McPherson Buckley See the Flash version of "I Am Not Gone" "I Am Not Gone" is based on the following scripture verses. The simple message being, the souls of true saints, when they leave their bodies at death, go to be with Jesus Christ, Who is always with us. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are-- I in them and you in me, all being perfected into one. John 17:22 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:20 When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 You can purchase Royalty Free Photos from iStock Photo to create your own website graphics for as little as $1.00. Midi composition: As The Deer Panteth For The Water By Margi Harrell - ©2000 LLERRAH Inc. {Used With Permission from the Composer.}