You made an impact on my life that will never be erased. 

The shock is wearing off and I am realizing that you're really gone. I catch myself crying every once in a while for my baby, but I know that when I leave, this will all be a distant memory. I will remember the way I loved you and the way you loved me. I will keep you safely locked away in my heart, because I will never be able to erase you. I will pull you out from time to time to reminisce. 

And I will surely remember you on my wedding day, as I am swept away by another man. You will cross my mind, and I will be reminded of all the things I learned from you that led to who I am now. I will remember your tolerance and patience. I will remember how you taught me to let go, to laugh. I will remember how witty you were, how quick you were to lighten up the room with your humor. And I will smile. I will not cry because lost you. I will smile because I had you, and you shaped me. You continued to shape me long after you were gone. 

I will always hold you close to my heart.