graduate season

sitting at the recital, the music is so powerful
feelings overwhelm me, I can't help but think of you
what will never be,  one day

thoughts of you, coming in bursts
like a juicy blueberry, explodes in mouth
this is what it looks like in my brain
too many thoughts to navigate

 friendships so tight, many thanks given
reminders of old friends, a way of life now gone
who would that have been for you?
remember? you were well then, all was right in the world

this is a day that we will never celebrate with you
no displays of your courage or the battles you fought
the piano keys will not feel your fingertip's press
no thanks given for all who have contributed to your life

this could have been you
if you were still on this earth
one day in the near future,
I 'feel' acutely, what I will have missed

 a tear must flow, it cannot be helped
feeling your absence, my heart beats on,
trying to ignore that part that burns, longing for you
so many things you missed, while fighting for your life
 yet so much more gained..........for eternity

happy birthday to the best mom/ grandma in the world!!!

How can one express the gratitude one has for such a special grandma? How can one show the gratefulness needed for a mother that loves and gives so freely, fully, selflessly, humbly, generously, unconditionally, continually....giving up everything for our family always but especially during this last year of our unique trials. I could go on and on. Writing this made me realize I need to get separate and group grandma photos way more often!!

mother, how can we express
our love for you and
how you bless

the never ending hours you give
the hugs, the love,
the way you live

grandma, how can we tell you
the way you're there
you come through

even as you soar above
in your plane
we feel your love

but we know within our heart
you'd give it up
right from the start

if that is what you'd have to do
to help your family
out it's true

we know you've done it all before
to help in trials
of those you adore

all the prayers you freely pray
your precious boy
so ill that day

you put your arms around your brood
always giving and
doing good

glad the Lord provided you
to be around and
coming through

thank you beloved grandma /mother
for all of us
there can be no other.....


Thank you mom / grandma, for all you've done, for being there, you're the best and we couldn't have gone through this last year without you!!!

God Bless YOU.

we saw robins today!!

today we woke up with a glee,

peeping out the warm weathered window to see,

and what do you think should appear?

but a red breasted Robin...we're glad you are here!
tmc

Well, I guess I didn't get a photo, yet.


Happy Soon to be Spring!