Just “a” song to many and to many, just “the” song. A song that has taken our family hostage. In the lyrics, we cry out to BJ…”you should be here.” Nearly two and a half years and we feel his presence and we feel his absence. We cannot listen to this heartfelt song without longing to have him with us. To have him sit in the stands with his mom and watch his brother coach his nephew, to have him open presents with us on Christmas morning, to have him boast about his daughter’s accomplishments, and to have him “buildup” the bonfires. Sometimes, his presence is subtle and sometimes it is quite obvious, but he is there…he is here.
Many times, we are caught off guard and our tears and emotions are uncontrollable. We are at a loss, we are sad, and we are angry. We still struggle to understand…why? Maybe, it’s that age old saying, “you don’t know what you have until it is gone.” Some don’t understand how much they love someone until they are taken. Like many of us, I don’t think BJ knew how much he was loved by so many people…but he knows now. He sees the love. He sees the new bonds made…not in his absence, but because of his absence.
BJ…You should be here.
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