With all the holidays coming up, that means family dinners filled with laughter and love. While being surrounded by people you love, there's always that one empty chair that you can't seem to forget.
To that empty chair,
You should be here. Nothing is or will ever be the same without you. No matter how many people are added to the family dinners, whether by marriage or birth, none could ever replace you. You brought joy to every life you touched, and now that you're gone, Christmas is a little less merry. Nothing could ever beat your endless jokes and happiness you brought to our lives. You livened up every dinner and made it better. No doubt, if you were here today we would be sitting around the tree talking and laughing about everything that has happened. Holidays just aren't the same without you here to celebrate. Honestly, if I could have any wish from Santa, it would be to have you back. Everyone misses you.
You could never be forgotten, no matter how many years pass by. There will never be a holiday where you aren't thought about and missed dearly. You've been gone for years now, but there's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and what life would be like if you were here today. The holidays make that emptiness known even more. It should be a big happy family, but that's not possible when a huge part of us is missing. We may not talk about it, but everyone knows there is a hole that can never be filled without you here.
I miss you. I know you're watching over us, and laughing along right with us, but it's hard not having you here. Some days I miss you more than others. The holidays are always a happy time, but there are times when I realize you aren't here and I can't help but cry. I know you're in a better place and it's selfish to want you here with us, but I do. I am forever grateful for the time I got to spend with you, no matter how short it may have been. Now when the holidays do come around, I love knowing I have another angel watching down. I miss you more than you could ever imagine; we all do. I can't wait to see you again one day.
I love you forever and always.
(P.S. I'll eat an extra piece of pumpkin roll for you since it was your favorite)
