Friday, February 11

Last Day

Today is my last day to pack her lunch.
Steak quesadilla, chips and salsa, celery sticks, applesauce, yogurt, and strawberry milk.

Today is my last day to get her ready for school.
Bath, hair, clothes, teeth, breakfast, and cartoons.

Today is my last day to take her to school.
Three point six miles.

Today is my last day to sign her in.
A kiss goodbye.

Today is my last day to go to school after dropping her off.
Counting down the minutes until I see her sweet face again.

Today is the last day I will visit her school classroom for a party.
No holiday, just a farewell.

Today is the last day I will sign her out of school.
Presents for the teachers monogrammed travel cups and a picture of A.

Today is the last day we eat what she wants to eat.
Rosies pizza, sausage only.

Today is the last time we will go see a movie for her.
Gnomeo and Juliet

Tonight is the last night I will rock her to sleep.
Slight jerking movements give me the sign.

Tonight is the last night she sleeps with me.
Kick me all night. Stay on my side of the bed. Forever. Please.

Tonight is the last night that I go to sleep knowing she is safe and being cared for.
Jesus watch over her when I can't.

6 comments:

Suzy said...

Sending you all love and strength to get through this. I hope somehow that A comes home to you one day.

xxx

Michele said...

tears in my eyes... many prayers...

Delenn said...

I am in tears just reading this, let alone having to live it. Wishing you a lasting last day. [[hugs]]

Zookeeper Jess said...

Praying.

My heart hurts for you so much.

Christine said...

I have only commented once before, but wanted to let you know I can't express how sorry I am. That little girl belongs with you and I am in tears for you right now.

Jenn said...

I cry every day you get closer, and my heart just hurts. sending love. sending prayersc