The Miracle of You

When we were little you held us and sang to us
When we were hurting your eternal optimism consoled us
When we needed you, you were there for us
These things we knew, the miracle of you

As we grew we ventured out in our own, you had to let go of us
Still you listened and helped guide us
But choices and decisions for our lives you left up to us
Theses things we knew, the miracle of you

As we made our way back home, you were there waiting for us
Just to see us walk into the room, to talk to us
to hear our voices, see our faces and to be around us
This was all that became important, the miracle of you

Even in your most challenging times you taught us
the meaning of all you tried to give us
Love, humor, confidence, trust, humility, these you passed to us

We are forever grateful for, the miracle of you

Written by Lynnsey Eakin in memory of her dad, Jeffrey Eakin, 8/12/11 Framingham, MA

Permission granted by Ms. Eakin.