October Has a 16th Day

Your birthday’s come again this year…imagine that
October has a 16th day…it is a fact
But sometimes I’d like to skip it…because you’re not here
And every October 16th now…can bring on a tear

I’m doing well, we all are…imagine that
Life does keep moving forward…it is a fact
But what seems weird about it…is not to have you near
And every October 16th now…separates us for another year

Eight years and counting, wow…imagine that
I said you wouldn’t miss me…it is a fact
But I told you that I would miss you…perhaps for forty years
And every October 16th now…that’s becoming very clear

Almost one-quarter done living without you…imagine that
I don’t know how long it will be…it is a fact
But I know one day I’ll see you again…together for eternity
And every October 16th now…we can celebrate in what’s to be

Rejoice in each day my son; I’ll do the same….imagine that
Because God is a healing God…it is a fact
On Earth you would be 24…in Heaven…only God can know
His gift to us is Eternal Life…through Jesus Christ...how we love Him so!

Happy Birthday, Phil!

I love you more,
Mom