Dear Matthew So many things I want you to know… That you are loved wherever you go Whatever choice you make, whatever path you take, This love will never waver or fade I want you to know how truly blessed you are to have your two parents They are so strong and so kind And their love and wisdom will be your strength In this world which can often times be cold and unkind your parents will always be there by your side I want you to know you have strong family ties And friends who love you As I pour these words from my heart to this page I realize now all our love has been saved. My earnestness in telling you what you should know Is replaced by a dawning that came very slow The fact is Matthew. . . you already know. You knew all these things because you were born of love and to love you return What takes many a lifetime you’ve already learned And so to your grandfather Gordon you have flown To call his kind, gentle strength your home Though your time was so brief You spent it so well You’ve reminded all of us how precious we are And that love can comfort us in our darkest hour I wanted you to know all this . . . but you already did. It shouldn’t surprise me . . . after all you are Shelley and Alan’s kid! Though I may not kiss your cheek Hold your hand or stroke your hair Know this, dear godson: I’ll touch you through prayer. And I’ll cradle you with love for our whole lives through . . . because that’s what godmothers do. You are my little angel |