Memorial

For Mikayla's funeral, I wrote a poem that came straight from my heart and by some miracle was able to stand up in front of everyone to share it. My angel and many others were without a doubt there holding me up.

A month later I asked my talented brother to write music to my poem. He didn't have a hard time coming up with the tune, it is perfect. We asked a dear friend, also very talented, to sing for the recording. After I combined some pictures together for a slideshow to go along with the song.

I’ll think of You
Words by Laura Harper
Music arranged by Dale Jessee
Vocal by Stephanie Hill

Now that life has changed and things have become hard to do,
I’ll look at the world with another view.

Every time I see a butterfly flutter pass, I’ll think of you
Oh how fast life transforms to the other side
Every time I see the rain, falling from above, I’ll think of you
Shedding tears each time I cry, for you
Every time I see a helicopter flying high, in the sky
You are safe in Jesus’ arms

I’ll think of you, Mikayla
You’re in my thoughts, my hopes, my dreams
I’ll think of you, Mikayla
Memories of you etched in my heart, forever

Every time I feel the sun shine through the clouds, I’ll think of you---
-- let me feel the warmth of your love
Every time I feel the wind brush across my face, I’ll think of you
Sending kisses and blowing them my way.
Every time I see a rainbow cross the sky, it gives me, hope to move,
Forward for another day

I’ll think of you, Mikayla
You’re in my thoughts, my hopes, my dreams
I’ll think of you, Mikayla
Memories of you etched in my heart, forever

Every time I see the twinkling stars in the night sky, I’ll think of you
Shining brightly to remind me you’re still here
Every time I see your sister Faith, I’ll think of you, my angel
Reminding me to have the faith that we’ll be together soon.
I’ll see you soon.