A Special Experience

I had a very special experience today, something I will never forget. My mom was talking to us this morning about a subject that I have been struggling with, and I had an overwhelming feeling of love from my Daddie who passed away 11 months ago. My sister was having an especially hard time with it, and I suddenly had words flowing through my head that weren't just mine. I realized that my Daddie was putting those special thoughts into my mind so that I could help my sister feel his love for her. He wanted her to know that everything would work out and that he is there for her at all times.

These are the words that came from those precious thoughts.

I Will Love You Always

When you laugh with your friends on the couch at night
When you scream and you shout at the spiders with fright
When you stare at the sun as it goes out of sight
That is when I love you.

When you cry from the pain
When you sing in the rain
When you lose what you gain
That is when I love you.

When you care for a flower and watch it grow
When you listen to the wind and feel it blow
When you fly down a hill on your sled in the snow
That is when I love you.

When you smile at the sun
When your Camp has begun
When you have tons of fun
That is when I love you.

When you lay on the lawn and stare at the stars
When you punch your mom for the silly bright cars
When you get all excited about chocolate bars
That his when I love you.

When you play baseball
When you grow really tall
When you know it all
That is when I love you.

When you cry and you feel that all is gone
When your heart is filled with grief that is strong
When you lose a loved one that you've had for so long
Know that I love you.

I will love you always, for eternity
I will be by your side for when you need me
I will surround you with joy so that you will see
That I will love you always.

I love you, Mora!

-JS