I am better having known you...

This post commemorates the last of us turning another year older in 2013. We celebrate Jill's birthday this week but the season and the calm before winter's wrath beckon me to remind you two of something you already knew...I love you and feel so lucky to have you to hold me.

Lightening bugs we caught

Creeks we crossed at sun down

Willows we climbed and made tea for the bears.

Sleepovers we counted, record phone calls we timed.

 

Thanks goodness I have never had to forge ahead, look back

or observe the present without you in my sight.

 

Some people help you dance, others make you laugh,

few hold you tight and never let go. 

Because I knew you...I have been changed for good.