Another year has rolled by. Time has slipped away and my daughter, Katie has been gone from us for an even longer period of time. It’s hard for me to believe, but it is true. It’s been Twenty-one years.
She was a sweet child. Funny, full of life and full of laughter. She was just six and a half years old.
I remember back to 1980 when I heard John Lennon sing a song called “Beautiful Boy”. It was a simple but sweet song, that he sang to his son, Sean.
Close your eyes,
Have no fear,
The monsters gone,
He’s on the run and your daddy’s here,
(refrain)
Before you go to sleep,
Say a little prayer,
Every day in every way,
It’s getting better and better,
(refrain)
Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we’ll both,
Just have to be patient,
Yes it’s a long way to go,
But in the meantime,
Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is what happens to you,
While you’re busy making other plans,
Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Back then I believed that I could protect my children from anything, as long as I was a good mother. But as I have written
here, here and here, I was soon to discover that indeed, life does happen to you while you are busy making other plans.
So today, take your children and hold them close, and hug them. Remember to value each day, each moment with them and know what a real blessing they are in your life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you today Maribeth..You are truly an exceptional woman
Hi Mom,
Thinking of you today, and hope that you are doing okay. I can’t believe that it has been 21 years….
Enjoy some beautiful sunshine today, and smell the flowers…. When I do that, I think of Katie.
Love you,
Mandy
🙁 It is hard to imagine that there is no grown up picture to follow those adorable kid shots. I’ll be thinking of you today.
I LOVE the picture! I will always hold Katie in my heart! Today you are in my thoughts and prayers.
What a sweet montage, Maribeth – and those lyrics are so poignant. The message in your note is such an important one.
hugs,
linda
Katie was such a cutie, when I think of her I think of smiles. I’m so sorry you didn’t get to watch her grow up. She’s smiling down at you, tho, I know it! Love you, cuz…you’re in my thoughts today, as always.
I will be thinking of you today. I’m so sorry about your loss. What a beautiful child!
Maribeth – you posted about katie before I started reading your blog. I am so so sorry that I didn’t know about this part of your life before today. You do know what loss is like. Hug Greta especially tight today, for me………
Dearest Maribeth,
I am thinking of you dearest sister and friend. I feel like you because of your loss of Katie. It is really very hard to loose a child, just people who have to bear the same destiny can understand you…..
Much love and many hugs,
Uschi
I love the picture!!!
I didn’t know about this, so I had to wipe off my tears and take a deep breath before I could reach for the keyboard… I am so very sorry. Wish I had the right words to say, she was such a beautiful little angel. A big hug, from mom to mom… and thanks for your wise words.
Oh Maribeth- I am thinking about you. Big hugs.