For the past 16 years I have been saving 4 messages on my phone from my daughter. I continue to save them weekly, so Verizon does not eliminate them. I can't always listen to them because I cry each time I hear Laura's voice, even though so much time has passed. Her voice brings the past right into my face and it is heard. to listen knowing you can't bring her back. I am so happy that in my darkest days I thought about saving her messages. Thank goodness the messages predate the texting culture. In this day people mostly text and you don't get a chance to hear your loved one's voice. 

 

 Christmas is hard,

If you’ve lost someone dear.

Just look in your heart,

And you’ll know they’re still here.

The star in the sky,

The light falling snow.

The robin outside,

It seems like they know.

If this is a time,

When you’re struggling through.

Just do what you can,

For what matters, is you.

There’s no need to be merry,

There’s no need to be bright.

Just do what you can,

It will all be alright.

Lorna Gibson