PREFACE:
Well, just as I signed on today it says I haven't blogged since February. Needless to say if there was a ton of things to report I guess I would have written sooner. I did write something for August that I will post shortly, just waiting to feel less angry and bitter. As I reread some of what I had to say on the second anniversary of Daniel's passing, I feel quite sad at how bitter I really am. It truly is amazing how harsh life can be, how confusing and challenging. It can be sweet, but with that comes guilt that maybe we should always be sad. Regardless, I will post my August entry in the next few days but for today...its about Taylor :)
September 21 2013
Today is Taylor Roberts birthday and from Daniel's whole family, I want it known how amazing we think you are Tay :)
For those of you who don't know Taylor, he is one of the three "Blackbirds" Daniel and Taylor spent hours and hours in their teen years playing guitar in the "garage".
Taylor. Happy Birthday. I hope you always know how much you meant to Daniel. You were his brother, his friend, his love. You and your family gave him a warm place when things were confusing for him (and for me) You spent many a day listening to him and his heart. His advice and his knowledge. You loved him unconditionally through the good and bad. He always knew he had a place with you. Your mother and father loved him and listened to him, gave him advice and cared very much about his hopes and dreams. For all of this, I am ever grateful. Like Daniel, my friends ARE my family so I completely understand his love for you all.
Taylor, you are now older than Daniel will ever be. You are a loving father to Mirra and I know Daniel's smile shines down on you and your little family every day. He was so proud of you for being a man when you found out about your little sunshine. As hard as it was at times, he knew you would be the most wonderful. You and Jackie have been so generous with your love to Lainey, Joel and I and we can not thank you both enough for sharing Mirra with us as well. (especially Lainey...Mirra lives in her heart I hope they are always close)
May this year bring triumphs and joy for you, beautiful Taylor. May the love and joy in your heart spill over day after day knowing that you are not alone. The friendship you have with Daniel supersedes this earthly life, and some day we will all be together again, singing and joyful forever more.
Thank you Taylor, for loving my boy so much. We all love you right back xoxox
