I know your heart feels empty
The pain seems hard to bear
I know how much you miss me
And wish that I was still there But don’t be sad without me
I don’t want you to cry
I never really left you
And we never said goodbye My body wouldn’t let me
Do the things that children do
I didn’t get to live the life
That you had wanted me toI am free from pain now
And although I couldn’t stay
Know that I am happy
And can run around and playCherish all the memories
But don’t let time stand still
I’ll always be beside you
And you know I always willYou know that the day will come
And you’ll see me again
For now I’ll live within your heart
And it’s there I will remainSo don’t be sad without me
- Robin House
For I’m with you everyday
And although you cannot see me
I’m never far away
This evening has been incredibly emotional for me, I have just been to the funeral of a 6 year old pupil of the school I am currently staying at. This is the 8th week I have spent at this school in the last year and even though I didn’t know the little girl individually it still feels like I have lost a part of the family. After over a month in hospital, today she lost her battle against brain cancer. Just seeing her tiny body covered in a blanket because her family are so poor they can’t even afford a box to cremate her in tomorrow is absolutely heart wrenching stuff. I’m normally quite good at controlling emotions but even I had to shed a few tears. Seeing somebody so young pass away and watching as a family grieves the loss of their only child really puts life into a new perspective. Rest in peace little one.
