My sister, Xaverie, wrote this beautiful poem. I still can't read the whole thing at one time, as it makes me cry every time. She has such a beautiful heart, and such a gift for writing.
To my dearest nephew, Calvin William Gemmell…
I’ve known your mommy since the day I opened my eyes
She has watched over me through my entire life
I’ve known your daddy for a long time too
He’s also been looking out for me since he joined our family’s crew
Calvin William Gemmell I know that you know the feeling of your mommy and daddy’s love
I know that you can still feel it from way far up above
Your sweet little star was called to the heavens in an untimely way
And all our hearts are broken that you could not stay
But before I accept that you headed out into the wonders of this big universe
There are a few things you should know about your parents first
I want you to know about the smiles you put on your mommy’s face
Even when you kicked her tummy all over the place
I want you to know about the strength of your dad
And how a whole home is being put together by his hands
You should know that your mom loves naughty little kittens, and earl grey tea
And that she is so deeply, amazingly, incredibly gifted creatively
You should know that your dad is an amazing educator and he brings people along
He builds individuals up, and he fiercely loves and protects your mom
Your mother is a tough woman, and she is rational and measured
And every day I’ve spent with her is totally treasured
She cares about her people and she invests in each one of us
For me, that often means she gives me a sharp look to smarten me up
Calvin William Gemmell, to me, your parents are heroic
They are incredible people, but I know that you already know it
But there is another thing that I think you should know
It is that your parents are loved by many who will support them through each moment of this sorrow
You and your two wonderful parents hold a special place in all of our hearts
And we will ALWAYS carry you with us no matter how far we are apart.
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