We lived, we laughed, we built our dreams from wisps of clouds, everything you touched, touched my heart and made me sing. I could go on like this forever but forever has a calling card.

The years felt like days as I stood in the pouring rain, watching the mound of dirt turn to mud. Your smile kept me going. Your memories will keep my heart light when I miss the scent of you beside me in the night, when I remember your laughter as we rushed down the river’s edge, our feet bare in the waves, our clothes soaked in laughter.

Who knew this day would come? Who knew a life could feel so sweet and bitter at the same time?

I will never forget the woman who never winced at blood, who told me I would live, and live we did.

Now, we live in dreams. I will forever hold you and the love we shared.