While You Were Gone

While you were gone the kids grew an inch taller.
While you were gone the air grew smoggier.
While you were gone the washer went out.
While you were gone the cat snuck out.
While you were gone that old car finally gave out.
While you were gone I tried that recipe.
While you were gone I still talk to you each day.
While you were gone I still feel you next to me at church.
While you were gone Tommy caught his first fish.
While you were gone Lisa prayed for you to come back on a wish.
While you were gone I have tried to stay strong.
While you were gone I planted roses for you.
While you were gone I realized no one could ever replace you.
While you were gone I walked Jenny down the aisle today.
While you were gone I applauded while Trent received his degree from college.
While you were gone we named our first born after you.
While you were gone the world still revolves.
While you were gone the pain is not gone.

It’s been fun catching up while you are gone. I know you seen it all from heaven, but I love talking to you every now and then. I miss you and love you and will always keep you posted while you are gone. I find peace in knowing that you are always around me wherever I go. I will always miss you while you are gone.