To My Loved One,

There is not a day that goes by that I don’t miss you. Things were really hard at first, I’m not going to lie. I would fall asleep at night thinking of you and wake up in the morning hoping it was all just a terrible nightmare. I can’t even explain the feeling of not having you around anymore. I felt empty.

After about a week, the little things that reminded me of you no longer made me burst into tears. Things eventually got easier. I was finally starting to accept that you were gone. But just because you were gone physically didn’t mean I was alone. I could feel you all around me. All those little things that reminded me of you that once made me cry now made me smile. The anniversary leading up to the day you left was hard, but I was ready. I thought about how fast that year went by and how much I accomplished. I wish you could have been here to experience it with me, but I know you’re smiling down still just as proud.

It took me a while to be able to go inside your house. It wasn’t the same walking in not seeing you there with arms wide open. I talk about you all the time. I try to keep your memory and spirit alive. I know you’re with me every day and now when I wake up in the morning it’s no longer a nightmare. I count this as a blessing that I have another angel looking down on me. I have our memories and I’m so grateful for the times we did have together. Thank you for watching over me and guiding me every step of the way. I miss you.

Love,
Danielle