June 14, 2019
He looked at me as he always has, eyes full of wonder, and said, “It was lonely there. I was afraid. Promise me I’ll never be lonely or afraid again.”
I got down on my knee and took his hand in mine and said, “I can’t promise you won’t be afraid, or even we will never be apart. But I can promise one thing.”
“What?” he asked, tears welling in his eyes. I took his hand and placed it over my heart and mine on his.
“Can you feel that?” I asked.
“Uh huh … it’s really strong”.
“Well,” I said, “When you feel lonely or afraid, and I can’t hear you, close your eyes, place your hand on your heart and feel it beat.”
“I am there, and I’ll do the same, and we will be together.”
“Really?”
“Yes. I can promise you that.”
I put the mirror down and smiled feeling my heart beat stronger.
