Just Breathe

R,

I found out on Saturday that you have this heart condition. It broke me. I wish you could have said something earlier. I wish I'd heard it, even without you having to say it. Now on, I promise to listen more carefully. 

I know you can't read this, and you can't respond in words. But, I still want you to hear what I have to say, because you deserve to hear it. 

You've given me a reason to want to come back. When I wanted to run away and hide, you came to me to remind me of what I would loose, if I did. You've made my coming back worth the while. 

You've taught me to be patient and want the simple things in life. The sincerety with with you show gratitude for something as small as two scoops of a local vanilla ice cream, amazes me each time.

Most importantly, you've taught me to love and to be loved. I will always remember that night when we just sat on the bedroom floor and spent time. We did that for a long time. I saw pure love when I looked in your eyes. That, I will never forget.

I want you to know that I'm with you through and through. We're going to fight it. You're going to be fine. And, when that happens, you and I are going to go out and celebrate with two scoops of some very special vanilla ice cream. 

Because you are something so very special!

Yours always...