My dearest son Joe, I'm thinking of you today. Remembering the exact moment from my life you went away. I held you in my arms as you breathed your final breath. And even then I couldn't quite believe that you my son had left.
For four long days I held you, praying you'd awaken. That I'd have more time with you, that your life would not be taken. I stroked your golden hair, I kissed your precious face. All along wishing Joe that I could take your place.
But you went quietly with the angels on that day. As I held you my sweet son and felt you slip away. The pain I felt then was so bad I thought that I'd die too. My heart and soul just wasn't quite sure anymore what to do.
Time has eased the pain some, but my heart has yet to heal. Some days my precious angel I just don't know how to feel. This past Christmas was my first that I was not with you. And nothing seemed the same, no matter what I'd do.
But I know you're in Heaven son, where Christmas for you will never end. And Joe my precious angel all my love to you I send. Just know that I miss you and wish that you were here. You're in my thoughts forever, with each and every tear.
I know your life in Heaven is one of only love and joy. And that all the angels watch over you my angel boy. I'll always remember those final hours God granted you and me. Goodbye my son until we meet for the rest of eternity.
Pixie's Place 2003 Marlene Fay Porter
We Will All Forever More Be Robert Joseph Anderson
