Mourning into Dancing- A Letter To Kenzie

8 years to the day since I saw your face. 

You leapt with joy that summer’s day. 

We had not a care in the world.

Green grass, blue skies, sweet friendship.

As you danced, I snapped. 

He lifted you in the air, not knowing that our time with you was almost up​.

​Though my memory betrays me, I woke up in a bed.

They told me you were gone in an instant.

I battled sadness, guilt, and loneliness when I lost you, my best friend.

Looking across the street never felt the same again. 

And though life turned a deeper shade that day,

God gave me the will to find a way.

I saw you in each photograph.

I saw you in the steps I danced.

You became a part of me that I knew would always stay.

Your love for life was contagious, and you gave that to me,

So with every camera still and piece of choreography,

I carry your memory with me.

With every person I meet,

I try to exemplify your goodness. 

I’ve lived my life these 8 years proud to continue your story. 

Please watch over Aaron, he needs you as much as I.

June 3, 2009 was the day that my mourning turned to dancing.

I look forward to the day I cross the veil to see your beautiful face once more,
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And thank you for staying in my heart always.