The Elephant In The Room
There's an elephant in the room.
It is large and squatting, so it is hard to get around it.
Yet we squeeze by with, "How are you?" and, "I'm fine"...
And a thousand other forms of trivial chatter.
We talk about the weather.
We talk about work.
We talk about everything else-except the elephant in the room.
There's an elephant in the room.
We all know it is there.
We are thinking about the elephant as we talk together.
It is constantly on our minds.
For, you see, it is a very big elephant.
It has hurt us all.
But we do not talk about the elephant in the room.
Oh, please, say his name.
Oh, please, say "Drew" again.
Oh, please, let's talk about the elephant in the room.
For if we talk about his death,
Perhaps we can talk about his life.
Can I say "Drew" to you and not have you look away?
For if I cannont, then you are leaving me
Alone....
In a room...
With an elephant.
Very true....I miss you guys, and I miss Drew...I can't wait to see him on the other side and see what a spiritual giant he is. Rob and Britney you are spiritual Giants as well...Drew has touch so many lives, he has touch mine and he will NEVER be forgotten. I know you have good days and bad days. Sometimes you are able to accept his passing and other days you cry to the Lord and ask why? I wish I could tell you something to bring you comfort in your dark times. The only One that truly understands is the Savior. He knows everything about the situation, he loves you. We love you guys...
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful this poem is! It is amazingly written! What a talent you have, Brit! I will never forget little Drew--though it was not my good fortune to spend much time with your family while he was with us, through your words and the experiences you have shared, I have come to know and love little Drew. And the stories of his courage and determination and fight to live have made a marked impression on me. He has touched my life and taught me much--and you and Robert continue to teach me through the feelings your share. I think of you often and pray for you. I love to hear the stories of little Drew. I hope you will continue to share them with me. Much love--
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know I think about Drew all of the time, I might have to do with what I do for a living. Every time I see a sick baby I think about Drew. Every time I place a breathing tube in a baby I think about Drew. Going through that experience with you has changed the way I look at things from the nurse’s point of view. It has made me be much more understanding, empathetic and an all around better person. Drew was an amazing child and he will never be forgotten. I feel so honored to have been one of the few people who had the privilege of knowing your son. I hope you know I will always be here if you need someone to talk to. I love and miss you guys.
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