To honor you, I get up every day

And take a breath

And start another day

Without you in it.

To honor you, I laugh and love

With those who knew your smile,

And the way your eyes sparkled with joy,

Full of life.

To honor you, I take the time

To appreciate everyone I love.

I know now there is no guarantee

Of days or hours spent in their presence.

You are the light of my life,

My gift of love

From our Heavenly Father.

So every day, I vow to make a difference,

Share a smile, live, laugh, and love.

Now I live for us both.

So all I do, I do to honor you,

My precious, beautiful child.

Love Mom

- Author Unknown - borrowed from and in honor of Joseph Morrison