4 Years

Hi Mom~

Here we are on the fourth anniversary of your journey to the next life.
I spent the day in silent reflection, listening to some of your favorite music
and remembering.  

It doesn't hurt as much knowing that you're gone.
I've learned a lot while honoring the gifts grief taught me.
And I think it's helped others that I've written about it too.

I appreciate the signs you've sent me 
when I most needed to see them.  

And though I still wish with all my heart you
were here to see your grandchildren growing,
I know you're watching them and loving them still
because even after the physical form leaves, love
remains.  Isn't that what you always told me?  
I'm believing that to be true more and more each day.

I love you.
Tell Daddy I said hi and I love him too.

Wayne Ruff April 21,1944-June 20,2002 Jeanine Ruff March 13,1945-Aug 17,2009