I had another post planned for today, but a dear old friend of mine died, and so this is about him. He had been a friend of the family's since we moved to this house twenty years ago.
Every Wednesday this summer
You wanted me to sit with you
and tell you how I was doing
You wanted to know about my family
You probably never knew
How much that meant to me
Every Wednesday
You would tell me how much
You loved my blog posts
Every week
You probably never knew
How much that meant to me
Every Wednesday
We would sit together
And sometimes we'd laugh
About stories of my family
And how you watched us grow up
You probably never knew
How much that meant to me
Every Wednesday
You would give me a hug
And tell me you were glad I came
And that you missed me at your church
You probably never knew
How much that meant to me
Every Wednesday
Quickly became a favorite
Because I got to spend it
With you
And I never told you
How much that meant to me
Every Wednesday
From now till forever
You get to spend with
the One you loved best
And I hope He tells you
Just how much you really meant
To all of us down here
Every Wednesday
I'm going to think of you
And the time we had together
And how you always cared about my life
I can't wait to see you again
So that I can finally tell you
Just how much you meant to me
Till we meet again, Mr. Emmons. I'm glad you're home.
This is a beautiful tribute. He was a lucky man to have had so caring a friend as you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I was blessed to be able to be his friend.
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DeleteI am sure Mr.Emmons was as happy to have you as a friend as you were to have had him as a friend. Sorry for your loss Mikayla. Rest In Peace Mr. Emmons.
ReplyDeleteMarion
Thanks! Even if he wasn't, I was blessed to have him. Thank you. <3
DeleteWow, I am so sorry for your and everyone's loss. <3
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DeleteMikayla, sorry for your loss. I pray that you can find comfort in your memories of Mr. Emmons and how much he loved you and your family. Rest in peace Mr. Emmons.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Thank you so much. <3
DeleteLove this, Mikayla. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks! <3
DeleteSo sorry for your loss. <3
ReplyDeleteIs this the man who titled Sarah's book, There Was Always Laughter In Our House?
Thank you. <3
DeleteNo, that was another dear friend. Mr. Emmons went to the first church we attended in this area.
You had me crying, Mikayla. *Hugs*
ReplyDeleteMe to. *Hugs*
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