Just close your eyes

I’d wish you happy birthday if I could

But you’re gone

It’s too late

Eighteen was the last year you saw

And now I don’t know what to do.

I only know that every time he calls you baby brother

I feel tears start again

Though I hardly even knew you

I can’t forget that smile.

Do you ever wonder why bad things happen? Why the world can’t just be a happy place full of love and joy and perfect peace? It’s our fault, I know that. Us people we messed it up. But it never stops making me sad. Or grateful. I’m grateful that I have a Savior who died. Because of His love, someday I won’t have to be afraid anymore.