Lois J. McFarland

Lois McFarland, 82, of Orlando, FL passed away on Jan. 20, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at Azalea Park United Methodist Church, 50 Willow Dr., Orlando at 10 a.m. She was born on April 6, 1929 in Hagertown, Indiana to the late Thomas and Ada (Smith) Short. Lois was an avid Orlando Magic fan who enjoyed crocheting the days away. She was the "Queen of Cliques" and was affectionate known as Grandma and G.G. by her grandchildren and great granddaughter. Lois was a member of Azalea Park United Methodist Church where she was a member of The Dell Circle. Lois is survived by her children, Sharon (Al) Paquette; Norman (Raynell) and Marvin (Judith) McFarland; brothers, Max, Don and Kenny Short; sister, Carolyn Nicholson; grandchildren, Shal and Lacy and great granddaughter, Kyleigh. Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Funeral Home, Gotha, FL. 407-293-1361. Condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com.

IF YOU COULD SEE

WHERE I HAVE GONE

If you could see where I have gone

The beauty of this place

And how it feels to know you're home

To see the Savior's face.

To wake in peace and know no fear

Just joy beyond compare,

While still on earth you miss me yet,

You wouldn't want me there,

If you could see where I have gone.

If you could see where I have gone,

Had made the trip with me,

You'd know I didn't go alone

The Savior came with me.

When I awoke, He was by my side

And reached down His hand

Said "Hurry, you're going home

To a grand and glorious land."

"Don't worry over those you love, for

I'm not just with you,

And don't you know with you at home

They'll long to be here, too?"

If you could see where I have gone

And see what I've been shown

You'd never know another fear,

Or ever feel alone.

You'd marvel at the care of God

His hand on every life

And realize that He really cares

And bears with us each strife.

And that He weeps when one is lost

His heart is filled with pain

But, oh, the joy when one comes home

A child is home again.

If you could see where I have gone

Could stay awhile with me

Could share the things that God has

Made to grace eternity.

But, no, you couldn't ever leave

Once heaven's joy you've known,

You couldn't bear to walk on earth's

Paths once heaven was your home.

If you could see where I have gone

You'd know we'll meet someday

And though I'm parted from you now

That I am just away.

And now that I am home with Him,

Secure in every way,

I'm waiting here at heaven's door

To greet you some sweet day.