The picture to the right is a cross that Janet made herself.  In fact she made so many of them, they were passed out at her funeral to every person who attended, with a few left over. Was she preparing for heaven?  One way or the other, the answer is "yes."

Janet Hartman is Nancy Tonnessen's Mother, New Jersey district.

Here is the poem that was signed at Janet's funeral: 

A DEAF CHRISTIAN'S PRAYER

Do the angels sing in heaven, Lord?
will i hear the music there?
or must I stand in a corner
while others join in prayer?

Will I wonder what they are saying, Lord?
Like i often do down here?
Must I sit still and be patient
While the bells ring loud and clear?

Can I read your lips in heaven, Lord?
or will i be brushed aside?
While i hide my hands in my pockets
because of wounded pride?

Will the saints all stand to praise thee,
while I sit in silence wait?
Will you have a place for me
or must i wait at the gate?

And, God, who loves the humble,
whispered into the anxious ear.
"My child has no one told you,
there is no deafness here."

"Hold out your hands my little one,
for heaven all to see.
We've heard them pray so many times.
Each prayer reached up to me."

"See, all the angels are waiting.
The gate is open wide."
Your crown of life is waiting.
And I shall be your guide."

"I have a song to give you,
your song will be loud and clear."
Your song of praise my Deaf one,
will be the sweetest song up here."