Reflections
Today is not about new adventures, places to explore or finding an unexplored trail. Today is about reflection, memories, solitude and soul seeking the heart.
Today is Forever a special day in my heart. You entered this world 29 years ago and left it way too soon. We think life has a "natural order". We assume and plan a life of growing up, become adults, marriage, children, raise them, get old, raise our parents and enjoy our children as adults. This does not always happen like we would plan and hope. When in reality there are so many things we can't understand why, but we trust, believe and have faith for the bigger picture to realize life is now not to wait until later. Why do some people stay on this Earth for a century and some seem only seconds in comparison to the longevity others endure.
You came into this world strong, quick, with determination ( hahaha) and sometimes very little patience but always smiling, and you lived your 7 years the same way. Your smile, sweet sinister laugh and sparkle for life in your eyes will forever be imprinting on my heart and soul. A few photos and words can't do the meaning of your life enough justice, but those who knew you, will always remember you.
There is not anything you would not try, you had lots of courage; you could catch and fill a bucket full of salamanders and kissed each one when you had to release them back.
A star Huckleberry picker; except you ate them faster than you could pick and loved to team up with Kaleigh to pick so you could eat hers too.
Not afraid to try any food, must have gotten that from your dad, you even thought it was cute to sneak pieces of an onion when I chopped it like it was slicing an apple.A sweet, curious, courageous, loving little boy who's sheepish shy smile and soft blonde curls warmed hearts.
You loved to play in the sunshine, splash in mud puddles, ride your bike, run hard, climb and be an energetic little boy. Until, you were unable to do those physical things. Then you still wanted to learn new things like paint and smiled every day until your time here swept away. But I know, you are in Heaven, smiling, running, exploring and keep God on his toes. You are my sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey, you never know dear how much mom loves you. You might not be in my arms, but nothing can ever take my sunshine away. Happy Birthday Micheal.
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