"For Good," from the Broadway Musical, "Wicked."

My fun loving 30 yr. old niece passed away suddenly on August 23rd of 07. I was so shocked and saddened but continue to learn from Jolene and those around me whom I will allow to influence and change my life. Tears flow often as I realize Jolene has left our family on this earth and continues her role as a messenger of good to many loved ones in heaven. Her favorite song, from Wicked called, "For Good," was sung at her funeral by her 9 yr. old daughter. I love the words and wish to post for all to learn and grow.

For Good

from Wicked

I've heard it said

That people come into our lives for a reason

Bringing something we must learn

And we are led

To those who help us most to grow

If we let them

And we help them in return

Well, I don't know if I believe that's true

But I know I'm who I am today

Because I knew you

Like a comet pulled from orbit

As it passes a sun

Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood

Who can say I've been changed for the better?

Because I knew you

I have been changed for good

It well may be
That we will never meet again

In this Lifetime

So let me say before we part

So much of me

Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me

Like a handprint on my heart

And now whatever way our stories end

I know you have re-written mine

By being my friend

Like a ship blown from its mooring

By a wind off the sea

Like a seed dropped by a skybird

In a distant wood

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

But because I knew you

I have been changed for good

And just to clear the air

I ask forgiveness

For the things I've done you blame me for

But then, I guess we know

There's blames to share

And none of it seems to matter anymore

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

I do believe I have been changed for the better?

Because I knew you

I have been changed for good.