8 years ago

8 years ago was the worst day of my life.
8 years ago, I got the worst kind of call.
8 years ago, I had to leave work running.
8 years ago—oh God, I can’t believe it is 8 years ago.

8 years ago, the smell in the air changed forever.
8 years ago, I instantly knew as I saw their faces.
8 years ago, my heart broke into a million pieces.
8 years ago, my mind broke into two million pieces.
8 years ago, I had to say goodbye.

8 years ago, I told you, you were my hero.

Today, I have a wonderful life.
Today, I have a soulmate.
Today, I have my own family.
Today, I have a son.
Today, Mom is here.
Today, my heart and mind are fixed like kintsugi.
Today, we remember you.
Today, we miss you.
Today, we love you.