If I Had Known...

If I had known nine years ago tonight, I would have given him an extra kiss goodnight.
If I had known nine years ago that day, I would have said I love you before he went away.
If I had known nine years ago that he'd not be there, I would have paid attention to the ways he showed his care.


Tomorrow is the anniversary of my dad's death, or his feast day. I'm having a hard time dealing with it this year. I wish I could go back, even if it was just to say goodbye as he walked out the door. So I'm asking you to do me all a favor. Make sure those you love know it. Often in life we take those closest to us for granted. Today, tell them that you love them or show them that you care, just because you can.

Pax Christi!