Countdown

My son knocked the stuffing out of me at the weekend,
Just a few little words but I was totally taken aback.

He sat quite calmly and said that there were 76 days to go,
although I knew what he was referring to I asked him,
"76 days until my sister has been gone for a year"
I can't be optimistic and say that she'll be home,not anymore
To do that I would have to feel it myself,I really wish she would come home,
After so long it's hard to imagine anymore

I long to hold her close,just like we used to,chat about daft girly things again
I dread the anniversary of her leaving and I'm not sure how any of us will cope

As this month progresses I look back and remember that this time last year our nightmare was just beginning,the carefree days seem like a lifetime ago.

Babes if by any chance you are reading this,PLEASE make contact,you may not be officially missing anymore but you haven't been seen now since November and I'm just as worried today as I was in April when you left

I love you babes