Robert Thomas Church

1979-2000

My Dear Son,

Eleven years have passed since you died.  They say time heals all wounds, but this is one wound that will never heal.  For those of us that loved you, the pain of losing you will always be there.  We learn to manage that pain as time passes, but we know that no amount of time will ever make it go away completely, nor should it.  Because the only way the pain would completely go away would be if the memory of you went with it, and you will always be remembered, missed and loved.

I miss your "bear hugs" that you used to give me.  I miss your laugh.  I miss those eyes that melted many a young girl's heart, yet could never conceal your mischief side.  I miss watching you interact with children, and how you would always help the youngest child during Easter egg hunts so they would end up with just as many eggs and surprises as the older kids.  I have no doubt you would have been an awesome father.  And I miss that wonderful smile of yours that reflected how happy and full of life you were.

I know you're watching over us Son.  I've felt your strength and presence during the dark times that often come without warning, and I know you are watching over your brother as well.  He needs you now more than ever.  God how I wish you were still here.

As I now begin facing the 11th year with you not here I still smile when I think about all the love you gave, but I will always wonder, if you had not left this earth so soon in life, "Who You'd Be Today."

I love you with all my heart Robert, and just as Kenny Chesney sings, "I know I'll see you again someday."

Love Always,

Dad

"Who You'd Be Today"

by Kenny Chesney

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
I feel you everywhere I go.
I see your smile, I see your face.
I hear you laughin' in the rain.
I still can't believe you're gone.

It ain't fair, you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell that I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
And sometimes I wonder,
Who'd you be today?

Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family.
I wonder what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue,
I feel like I can talk to you,
And I know it might sound crazy.

It ain't fair, you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you.
All the hell that I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
And sometimes I wonder,
Who you'd be today?

Today, today, today.
Today, today, today.

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
The only thing that gives me hope,
Is I know I'll see you again some day.

Some day, some day, some day.

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