Broken...

Today I write with grief in my heart...

My dear friend.

My heart is broken.

I would do anything to just say "I love you".

I hope you knew that. 

I think you did.

I was remembering our youth.

Our daily laughs.

They were simpler times.

You were always there for me.

You'll never know how much you meant to me.

Then life stepped in and intervened.

I moved away,

we both got married and had kids.

Yet we still remained friends.

 Even though our visits were less frequent, 

you were always in my thoughts.

Now you are gone.

Way too soon.

You fought to live...

for your family and your newborn baby.

You died giving him life.

You've gone away to Heaven.

As the memories flood in,

I'm reminded of all the times we spent together.

All those precious moments.

I know I'll see you again.

My prayers are with your family.

You left behind a husband,

three children,

and your mother.

You were her only child.

May the Lord lift them up in this trying time.

Wipe their tears Lord.

Ease their pain.

I'll miss you...forever.

I love you Celeste.

Our Angel in Heaven.