My son, I haven’t seen you in 10 years

A decade without your beautiful, deep blue eyes

Those sweet chuckling sounds you made while playing with your mommy.

The way you would gaze up and look at me.

Give a little cry to so I would pick you up, and then see that big smile spread across your little face.

I know you loved me Lincoln. I could feel it every single day and I want to thank you for sharing that big love with me. I wish I could see you again…

I experience you differently now.

I feel you in the rays of the sun softly warming my skin.

The glowing light of the fireflies brightening up the night.

The stillness of the evening snow.

The wind like a hug from the heavens, moving over the earth and ground, stirring my soul.

The smell of popcorn wafting unexpectedly through the air.

My senses still tell me you are near, my little love.

The essence of you and your greatness is ever present.

The tears running down my face bear witness to your existence.

I tell you I love you, and I know our souls are forever connected, intwined. Mother to son.

You are my heart, Lincoln. Thank you for going on this winding journey with me.

I may not be able to touch your physical body, but I feel you still touching me. I love you, Bubby.

The ripples of your life are still changing this world for the better. Thank you for changing me.