Twenty-four years ago, you were placed in my arms – my second born and my first son – truly the most wonderful Christmas gift I have ever received.

A beautiful child whose smile melted my heart and whose eyes will forever remain etched in my memory. Sadly, it is your voice that begins to escape me.

Yet, a smile slowly spreads across my face as I remember your engaging sense of humor and how you loved to make me laugh. Never did I imagine after nineteen short years that your life would be so quickly taken from you. There are moments when I am still not able to grasp it.

The pain that I felt on that day, continues to tear at the depths of my soul, and although time does have a way of healing, it can also leave one with a longing.

I will carry you with me deep inside my heart, until the time comes for you to fill my waiting arms once more.

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