by Carrie K. Hutchens

Why did God decide to take you so soon?

I miss you, girl…

Remember when you used to ask me to type your papers?

We’d argue and raise our voices

People thought we were ready to kill each other

But we weren’t

Although a couple of times…

Like when I didn’t get any sleep before that long 8 hour class –

I’m not so sure.

I thought I was gonna die before that class ended

and if I did…

I was taking you with me.

You do hear me chuckling, don’t you?

Heaven lets you know how much I love and miss you,

doesn’t it?

You know that bush you planted in my yard?

It’s growing.

I protect it always because it’s special.

It’s special because of you…

You put it there and there it will remain…

growing and thriving and a reminder…

a reminder of you… always you!

I could say so many, many special things about you –

but I know you know…

You know what’s in my heart.

You know all those wondrous memories that I’m left to remember.

I miss you, Shellie!

I’m sure God reminds you of my love and loss.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Shellie!

May you have a wondrous celebration in Heaven

with all the angels singing just for you!