Once in a long while, someone special walks into your life and really makes a difference. They take the time to show you so many little ways that you matter. They see and hear the worst in you and the ugliest in you, but they don’t walk away. In fact, they may care more about you. Their heart break with yours, their laughter is shared with yours.

Once in a long while, somebody walks into your life and then has to go and separate ways.

Every time you see a certain gesture, hear a certain laugh or phrase or return to a certain place, it reminds you of them. Your eyes are filled with tears and a big smile comes across your face, and then you thank God that someone can still touch your heart so deeply.

You remember their words, their looks, their expression; you remember how much of themselves they gave –not just to you but to all. You remember the strength that amazed you, the courage that impressed you and the love that touch you…