To Levi

This past weekend was spent with birthday celebrations for your little brother. It was a great weekend, but oh, how I wish you could have been there with us. Your presence was noted and missed by me.  The lack of your first birthday was also noted by me. You were never given the opportunity to celebrate your first birthday. I never had the opportunity to make an elaborate cake for you. You never heard the words to the song "Happy Birthday". All because life was taken from you before you ever took a breath of air. I know you're not missing birthday parties in heaven. I bet everyday is glorious in the presence of God. But I miss throwing you parties. Darling, I miss you with all my being and I ache to hug you today.