For Chad Happy birthday dearest Chad We miss you more than you could know. We can never lose the bond we've had, Though we've had to let you go. We've missed the times we had with you, Like going fishing on the pier; And now we're left wondering what we'll do When your birthday comes each year. We're longing for the days we had Like when we frolicked on the beach; But those special times with you and Dad Are so far now from our reach. Now we celebrate your day With memories that are so dear. Its not been the same since you went away; We still wish that you were here. You're never far from our hearts; We think of you often, with love. Our lives will forever be torn apart 'Til we see you again, up above. © Pam Harvey prairiesunshine June 17, 2004 poem may not be used without permission

For Chad, Who Should Have Been 32 Today (9/21/2004) How melancholy now this day when you were born-- A day we used to greet with balloons and streamers and song. How I loved to see the smile on your face and in your eyes As you saw the surprises we had hidden away. You jumped with excitement at the thought of the party to come With all your special friends And games and music and prizes and fun-- And, of course, best of all, the cake made just for you... A golden yellow cake frosted with chocolate; Embellished with your name and age and all ablaze with candles; You selected and added the decorations and it became a masterpiece, created by you on your own special day! Oh, the magic of closing your eyes and making the perfect wish That was sure to come true! Now, the only wish that I would ever make Can never come to pass-- For you cannot return. A great longing to see you and hold you and kiss you comes over me and, still, after 18 years, come flashes of memories that can never fade-- The sweetness of your smile and voice, The goodness of your soul. And deep within me rises again The hope that we will meet once more, In God's own time and place. Happy birthday, my precious son! © Saralyn McAfee Smith poem was written by Saralyn McAfee Smith for her son Robbie on his 18th birthday and was altered with her permission, for Chad Please visit Saralyn's beautiful memorial site for her son Robbie by clicking on her name above.

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