Fall, 2011

Changing seasons

My sweet Erin,
The season is changing from summer to fall. I miss you so much! As the cool weather sets in and the leaves fall and the flowers fade, my thoughts turn to all the wonderful years we shared. All your school days and the preparation for a new school year..the shopping, the buying of school supplies, enrolling in extra curricular activities..all of it was so much fun and brought such joy to my life.
Oh, how I miss sitting down and just talking to you or the many phone calls I got from you. Now the phone is pretty much silent. Kelsey, your cousin, calls everyday just to chat. But other than her, we don't get many calls. David is still at home. He has missed you so much and has fought depression at every turn, as have your daddy and me. But God has sustained us and bought us some decent days and, yes, even a little laughter.
I've met a number of other moms on the MISS grieving site. Some of them have become very close and are good friends. We've often wondered if you met their child and got us together to help us comfort each other. I'll bet you have. You always loved people.
Well, this is a quick "miss you" note. I'll never stop missing or longing for you, my sweet daughter, until you are in my arms again.
I love you more today than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow!!
Mama