If You Have Lost Your Mother or a Child...

May these words offer you comfort in some way.

You are still a mother or a son or a daughter...whatever you were to me, you still are.

And because of you, I still am.

Though you cannot take my hand or hold me in your arms, you still hold me in your heart. And the memories of our time together, you won't soon forget.

Because of your love, I still am.

We may not share another sunset or feel each other's warmth, but the bond that exists between us won't ever fade away.

Because you are, the love between us will always exist.

Yes, it's perfectly okay to allow those tears to fall. They empty the pockets of sadness and allow love and peace to filter into your heart.

You may feel my presence in the softness of a gentle breeze or an old familiar smell may call your attention. I might be that butterfly or bird that comes near today just to let you know that I'm not too far away.

I know you miss what was and what could have been.

But because of your love, I still am and will forever be.