18 years since “the accident”
The one that took you away
The tragedy that broke me
Never the same since that day
The world went entirely dark
A part of my soul died
I longed to bury myself in a hole
And from the universe hide
The overwhelming sadness
A crushing weight on my chest
Unable to fully expand my lungs
Incapable of restoration or true rest
Smothering and in agony
Pain with every labored breath
Breathing only because I had to
While simultaneously yearning for death
Screaming so loudly from within
However, nothing but silence heard
Wishing others could truly comprehend
The devastating loss that had occurred
The life I once knew ended that day
Everything after that was missing “YOU”
Grief reshaped the person I was before
Now staring back from the mirror is someone new
Praise God for His constant presence
The comfort and strength He has given
Peace that passes all understanding
And, for most of all, that I am forgiven
Jesus is my hope and my salvation
He provides an anchor for my soul
He carries and sustains me
He’s written my name on Heaven’s roll!
With the hope He gives us in His word
The promise that I now cling to
Is life eternal in Heaven with my loved ones and my Savior
And reuniting with YOU!
I love and miss you so much my sweet little Laken Brooke
Love, Mama🩷
July 21, 2026
#hopebeyondheartbreak