In the event of the death of a friend’s son

Oh, Chris

how much pain and relief you must feel

so close to Christmastide.

your Cole smiles on you

sees clearly now

and plays with the angels

But here your heart hurts

and in the season of a boy’s birth

there is an emptiness within your home.

I can’t fathom losing my son

and only Joseph can equal your grief

as his adoptive son died on a cross.

I pray for acceptance

and healing

with the knowledge of your son

at so small an age

touching oh so many lives.

for Cole & Chris Christensen

12-19-12

Julie Soaring Eagle Paschold