When faced with the arduous task of making decisions for Hayden's funeral, part of me didn't want to participate at all. I thought that by doing so, I was saying I was ok with what happened and I wasn't.
As the week went on though, I realized that this was an opportunity to honor Hayden and show the world how much he was loved. When asked to choose two songs for his tribute video, this song came to mind first. It was a song I had been listening to way before the accident, and I realized the lyrics were perfect.
When choosing a second song, a favorite Josh Groban song came to mind which I realized went well with this one, as far as its style and message. (I couldn't figure out how to share both songs in the same post, so I will share that in a separate post).
When the tribute video started at the funeral, I started mouthing the words to the song from my seat. I wanted to say the words to Hayden. After the first few lines though of "Forever Young", I thought to myself, "Why can't I just sing to my son?" So I did.
I don't know if anyone in that whole room full of people could hear me singing along or not, but I didn't care. I sang these songs to my sweet boy, and when I hear them now, I still do.
Hayden-the most significant part of today being 2 years and 11 months since your accident is that it's the last time it will be "2" years. Love and miss you every day, Hayden Smith.
Other post:
Song #2 from tribute video (see my previous post)
Hayden Milton Smith
"I wish upon tonight to see your smile..."
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