Martha

Staten

Ms. Martha Staten, 80 of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in the Washington Nursing & Rehab. Center of Chipley, Florida. She was of the Methodist denomination.

I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has chosen for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I've now found peace at theend of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Oh yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
Look forthe sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times,a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don't lengthenyour painwith undue grief.
Lift up your heart andpeace to thee,
God wanted me now-He set me free