One
of the blessings in my life was you.
I cried with joy at the moment of your birth.
Your
first smile was such a sign of love.
I hope I hugged you then.
When
you fell down trying your first step,
I hope I hugged you.
Did
you say Dada or Mama first?
I hope I hugged you.
As
your eyes lit up seeing the first Christmas tree,
I hope I hugged you.
The
day you started school and looked so scared,
I hope I hugged you.
When
a friend made you feel bad,
I hope I hugged you.
After
I had to make you behave,
I hope I hugged you.
When
a lot of your requests were denied,
I hope I hugged you.
When
you asked things about life,
I hope I hugged you.
When
you did something really good or bad,
I hope I hugged you.
Before
God took you from me,
I wish I could have hugged you one more time.
By
Karen Rae Stublaski
In memory of her son,
