Momma, I love you.
I love the warmth in your laughter,
And the way you squeeze me when you hug.
Daddy, I miss you.
The way your eyes wrinkle up when you smile,
And the heartiness in your chuckle.
I miss your calmness and gentleness,
The peace that you carry, man of God.
Momma I miss your unbending
Faithfulness and grace towards us kids.
It is how I have begun to understand Christs love for me, even when I break His heart,
Just as I’ve broken yours many times before.
Because we live and we learn,
And as long as I’m living,
I’ll be learning.
I’ll be yearning.
For my heart to reflect my Heavenly Father’s,
For my heart to mirror His.
Daddy I admire the courage you bare when you make the decisions that only a dad has to make.
When you do the hardest thing,
Because it’s the necessary thing.
Parents, I miss the home you both create everywhere we go.
Sisters, I miss your joy!
I miss the determination in the way you live your lives.
I miss the ridiculous laughter that ensues whenever we’re together.
I miss your big soft hearts that can’t stay mad forever.
Brother, I miss your sweet eyes and your compassion for others.
I miss your freckles and the childhood you cling to so innocently through your imagination and playfulness.
Family, I miss your fierce loyalty and humbleness in seeking justice for others.
I miss your ability to love and extend grace when grace shouldn’t be an option.
You have shown me that where there is a will, there is a way.
You have shown me courage.
Grandma, I miss your cooking.
I miss your zest for life and especially when you’d buy me happy meals!
I miss your flamingo decorations, and the way you decorate your Christmas tree.
You embody strength.
You are the epitome of true beauty.
Grandpa, I miss the mysterious tone you tell stories with, that always makes me feel little again.
There’s enchantment in your heart that has inspired me to dream.
I may never know what happened to your eyeball, and you know what?
I’m not mad about it… Not one bit.
Uncles, I miss your wisdom and wit.
I’ve known what good fathers look like because your kids are rock stars.
I miss the fact that you’re a bunch of softies at heart.
All anyone has to do is hand you a puppy or a baby.
Aunties, I miss your sass and your sarcasm.
I miss your laughter and jokes.
Someday I hope I’m as good of an example as you have been to my rotten , hilarious, genius!
Cousins, I miss your creativity,
I miss your orneriness,
I miss your smiles.
Family you hold my heart.
You keep me grounded.
I may be miles away,
But what’s a mile
When I can close my eyes
And see your faces,
And feel your prayers,
Your strength,
Your focus,
Your love.
I miss you.
So I’ll be home for Christmas,
You can count on me!
