Dear Ellie

Dear Ellie, I want you to know
that you’re here in my heart wherever I go
Though we’re miles apart and ten years have gone by
I’ve filled up a river with the tears I have cried
Dear Ellie — what can I say?
The love in my heart grows stronger each day
Do you know that I love you? Do you know that I care?
Do you know that I’m dreaming of the day I’ll be there
to love you and hug you
and be the one to show you the way
I long to kiss you and know you
and share those little things that make up your day
Dear Ellie, I long to tuck you in bed
kiss you good night, caress your head
But now you’re older, I hear you’re almost all grown
I grieve for the child I wish I could have known
Dear Ellie, I send you this prayer
that no matter what happens I will always be there
You are my heart, you are my soul
All these years I’ve wanted you to know
that I love you and miss you
and pray we’ll be together again
I will be waiting and praying
and I’ll greet you as a mother and a friend
Dear Ellie, I want you to know…