Christopher

A cold winter day and
a beautiful new baby boy
A head of hair that made you smile
But he would be ours for just a while

An active toddler
With the most adorable little face
Hey Auntie- Do you wanna race?

A schoolboy who wanted nothing more
Than swing on swings and be out the door
A great personality, growing wild
Everyone loved this adored little child

A teen arose from the little boy
Who had a way with humor that brought us joy
The struggles were there, was it worth the demand?
The answer was yes - As we held his dying hand.

A gorgeous young man - from that teenager grew
A sports enthusiast with a heart of gold -everyone knew
We saw it in his eyes - his love for us all
He went too soon for us , yet answered His Call

"If only" we say, as we remember the man
The friends that were so many - the love that he gave
The relationships and lives that he now will save
His purpose with us - on earth, is so clear
His job now - is to console us in fear.

How to live without him is our challenge to face
There's a whole in our hearts - a big empty space.
Time will go on - year after year
But what I know in my heart
is that he is drying our tears.

Christopher's journey spanned 21 years
And his presence lives on despite all our fears
Some day we'll smile as we gather again
To be a family and share with our friends

He gives us these gifts
And helps our hearts feel so light
A smile comes over us - and for a moment
- it's all right