And at once I knew, I was not magnificent.

I can’t compete. I’m not that interesting. I don’t hold your attention. I don’t have your heart. I realized tonight I may never be yours again. And I realized, that’s okay.

I’ve sacrificed my happiness so you could have yours. You’ll never understand how I feel. Wrapped up all in another, I find myself wrapped up in you. I hate to see you go, But I’d rather you go than stay for me.

“Will it always hurt?”

“Loss is something we all must go through. Sometimes it hurts for a moment, others for a lifetime. The things that we love and hold dear may be taken from us. Some for a time, others for good.”

“But I don’t like to lose things, daddy.”

“It’s hard to understand right now, but when the time comes, you will experience this. But do not worry or be afraid. I will always be here to comfort you.”

“Why can’t I be like you?”

“One day son, you will be.”

I look forward to this day. No more pain, no more loss. Only Christ.