Rainman

dear Kerr,

It’s been 2 months since I’ve written you.  2 very busy months ... Issac’s high school graduation, our big Alaska trip, simons 15th birthday, Issac’s college graduation and Andrew being home for the summer (he’s going to be a junior)!

There are many things I want to tell you.  Random thoughts.  Big moments.  But I haven’t found the time to write, or moreover, the time to be ready for a good cry.  I always cry when I write you.  But the other night while driving in the car (where I spend the most time thinking of you), a song came on.  A song I’ve heard many times.  For some strange reason, I really heard the words this time, got home and told Mac I missed you.  Then began the big cry.. I miss you.  It’s just plain and simple.  I’m hoping you’ve seen and witnessed the last 2 months because all I’m writing to you now (as I watch Rainman for the first time ... I distinctly remember you citing it and quoting it on a few occasions) are some of the words from that song.

Well, they say people come
They say people go
This particular diamond was extra special
And though you might be gone, and the world may not know
Still I see you, celestial

There's a light that you give me when I'm in shadow
There's a feeling within me, an everglow

And I know that you're with me and the way you will show
And you're with me wherever I go
And you give me this feeling, this everglow

What I wouldn't give for just a moment to hold
Because, I live for this feeling, this everglow

So if you love someone, you should let them know
Oh, the light that you left me will everglow

I love you!
Xo