Happy 23rd Birthday Johnny

February 12, 1989 – February 29, 2008





"Unselfish Till The End"

Every day and every moment
You are there within my heart
And today my heart in torment
Thinks of your life from the start

I will thank the Lord forever
For the 19 years we knew
Even though they said you’ll never
Live beyond a week or two

And, my Johnny, I still cherish
That sweet sparkle in your eye
It’s a memory that won’t perish
It is with me, till I die

And the chance we took together
With the help from God above
Knowing you would live forever
If you had your mommy’s love

Now I’m left here with a sorrow
That I’ve tried to overcome
Thinking each day that tomorrow
I won’t miss you, precious son

For you were a special blessing
To everyone you knew
And without a word expressing,
Love, as Jesus has loved you

And the day that you departed
Giving me four years to mend
Knowing I’d be broken hearted
Still unselfish till the end

If I had you here beside me
On this day to mark your birth
I would hold you little Johnny
Till my heart no longer hurt

I would whisper “twinkle twinkle”
To my boy, my little star
All my love I’d gently sprinkle
If you weren’t from me so far

And although my heart is sighing
As you’re turning twenty-three
I know, Johnny, that you’re flying
High and watching over me!