It was a year ago today that sweet Baby Jonah came into our lives - and our hearts.
It was a tender mercy and a blessing to share his brief life together as a family.
It was comforting to celebrate each day we had with him.
He taught all of us many lessons that will hold us in good stead for all of our lives.
A few weeks after he died, I found this poem - I couldn't quite remember the title, so my searches were not very productive when I had tried to find it earlier. I may have already posted it, but most poetry bears repeating!
It seems fitting for this occasion.
To A Child Gone by Carol Lynn Pearson
I thought I was ahead of you in line.
You would take your turn
After I took mine,
Like we did before.
I guess you don't need new shoes
For starting heaven,
Or a light kept on against the dark
Like I always did.
But I'm so used to parenting.
I wanted just to be there -
To do whatever needed to be done.
But you went first.
And now, my little one,
Suddenly you are my senior.
Morning, I know, will come.
But, bring close your light -
This time it is I who fear the night.
Thank you, Baby Jonah, for bringing your light into our lives!
1 comment:
Jonah even taught those of us who were far away.
The poem is beautiful, thanks for sharing.
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