Yesterday we spread your ashes in the ocean

We shared with all our closest friends and family the beauty of you

I know where you are and who you are with

And though it fills my heart with great joy,

there is not a day that goes by when I don’t wish I had you back in my arms

But your lessons were plentiful 

Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives

Thank you for making me a better mommy

Thank you for teaching me about the fragility of life

Thank you for allowing me to be your mommy

You will always be in my heart

It seems like everyone has a baby right now

The first time I saw you, they rolled you right passed me

And it was then I saw your big beautiful ocean blue eyes

As they locked into my tear filled eyes 

It was then I fell in love with your beautiful soul

You had the most beautiful straight jet black hair like me

Big eyes just like your sweet big brother

And olive skin like your loving daddy

You were perfect from head to toe 

You were brave, strong and fought to stay longer until your last breathe

Holding on tightly to my finger as you listened to my heartbeat 

And I held onto you promising to never let go

I whispered my love in your ear, kissed your soft skin over and over

Touched every part of you and stared away, desperately trying to memorize every part of you

But your purpose was complete and up you went to our Father God

You’ll always shine my little Emme

Every diamond will sparkle brighter because of you

You taught me and your father to love deeper 

And though your stay was brief, your lessons were abundant