So bright, so sure, so true to your purpose… You knew all along where you had been, And where you would go. Only you were not surprised By how quickly you came And took root in our hearts, And then depart. When I first saw you, It was like seeing your mama For the first time, 37 years ago. Locks of sandy hair, almond eyes, and Little ears that sat flat against your head. You took my breath away. So small, so helpless, And yet emanating a powerful glow That made me feel honored Just to be in your presence. When you were but one day old, I had a vision of you As I walked the fields of Abba’s Farm. You were 3, and running through the daisy fields With ringlets like your daddy’s, but the color of your Mama’s hair. You giggled infectiously as you Ran up and down the hills with wild abandon, like your Tia, SaraJo. I still have that vision every time I walk the farm. I hold it close. While we miss you terribly, and grieve your loss in every cell of our bodies, The presence of your divine light was enough To open each of us completely, And to change our lives profoundly. We will never be the same. Your delicate body has gone from us, but your presence remains. It is palpable. You are a forever reminder that we are each ENOUGH TO SHINE. Thank you, Sequoia Thank you. Your Abba.