Two Years Ago Today..

This is Ruth. My angel.

Two years ago today, I held her in my arms and stared into her beautiful brown eyes for the last time.

We sat on that white bench as long as we could, dreading goodbye.

She had her head on my shoulder and her little arms around my neck.

We didn't talk, we just sat, and somehow it meant a whole lot more than words ever could.

After what was probably a long time but felt like seconds, she sat up and stared hard at me.

My heart stopped.

She said "Vee-uh-nah..... bye."

I hugged her so hard and put her down.

And I watched her walk slowly back to the orphanage.

But right when she got to the door, she stopped, and turned around.

I fell to my knees, held out my arms, and she ran into them.

She gave me a kiss on the cheek and I gave her one back.

I told her I love her, and she left.

My heart was broken and whole at the same time.

I asked God, please, don't let this be the last time.

I haven't seen her since then but I know someday I will.

And until then I wont ever stop missing her, and I won't go a day without thinking about her.

I'll always love you Ruth <3