Everyone says it goes fast.
I believed them.
But believing didn’t change the speed.
Or the impact.
The Heart-breaking hurt
like a vice.
Hard to breathe.
Swallowed in the mixed-up mess of emotions.
I soaked in every moment
But still want more
Time
Hugs
Imprinted memories of
Days perfect
in their imperfection.
Turned to years
filled with awe.
Marvel
in you.
Yes I’m proud.
Yes I’m grateful.
Yes I’m blessed.
But it still hurts.
And I still grieve.
Because this heaven at home
Will never be the same.
It’s changing.
Gone forever.
We were a family puzzle,
Perfectly fitted,
Completing each other.
But your piece
outgrew us.
And you’re ready
To start
your own puzzle.
Maybe I’m so selfish
I don’t want that.
But how could I deny you
The growth
The service
Your imprint on the world,
To fill the measure of your creation
and
The greatest joy and love,
Parenthood.
So
Amid the pain and blur
I glimpse heaven’s plan.
God our Father
Made family
the Foundation
of Now
and Forever.
To learn and grow
To love and serve.
And Eternity
just may be
Enough time
To love you.
To hold you longer.
To build the bigger puzzle.
To see the bigger picture.
Hilarie Hicks Robison – March 31, 2023