I Miss You

A year ago today I posted, “I Miss You” only 2 months after Riley’s death. 14 months later, I still miss him terribly. How could I not? He occupies my heart. He lit up a room. Now all rooms are dimmer. Riley was one in a million as every being on earth is. Tell Riley’s story. Talk to your kids, nieces, nephews, grandkids, students and neighbors. Help our youth realize drugs kill even on the first try.

djuanadreed's avatarI Love You, Riley

Riley Riley

The song, “From Where You Are”  was written by Jason Wade of the band, Lifehouse. It was written in tribute to a friend of his that died in a car accident when he was 16.

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I was working around the house yesterday with my Ipod in my ears and this song popped up in an old playlist. It said what I was feeling at the moment. I sure miss Riley! It has only been two months. I fear the strength of the pain the farther we get from his death. It hurts so very bad now. I miss touching his face. It’s the sweetest face. I miss kidding around with him and the laughs that came from that. I even miss giving him those lectures that results in a teenage roll of the eyes. He is not here to get that lecture. I can’t touch his face. We won’t…

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