If you were here I would say thank you, for showing me that each and everyone of us are a miracle of God, each destined to leave their own unique footprints in this journey called life.

If you were here I would say thank you, for encouraging me to face challenges of life head on.

If you were here I would say thank you, for always loving me unconditionally, even when I least deserved it.

If you were here I would say thank you, for showing me daily the value of family, and love.

If you were here I would say thank you, for teaching me compassion towards less fortunate people of the society.

If you were here I would say thank you, for believing in me when I no longer believed in myself.

If you were here I would say thank you, for all the examples of how to be a loving mother and loving father, body and soul.

If you were here I would say thank you, for all the sacrifices, heartaches, tears, and frustration that you so selflessly endured since the day Iwas born.

Since you are no longer here, I will close my eyes and say thank you in my prayers.