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Don’t worry mama, I dreamt I saw an angel fly

March 29th, 2007 Neal

I miss Ben terribly.

For me, all anniversaries this past year have been somewhat bittersweet, knowing that each day takes us closer to today, the anniversary of Ben’s passing.

Nothing about Ben’s illness and passing makes sense to me, even a year later. What purpose is there in taking the life of a six-year-old child? Why did this have to happen to such deeply good and good-hearted people as Dean and Melinda? Why forever burden Madie with the passing of her older brother? I just don’t understand.

I do know that memories of Ben will always be a treasure. He was such a happy, good-natured, kind, and intelligent child. He brought such great joy to those who knew him. His smile, his laugh, his voice, the way he ran and played. These memories will always make me grin, and then miss him even more.

We love you Ben. Thank you for the joy you brought us. Thank you for spending as much time here with us as you could. And thank you for watching over your sisters, your parents, your cousins, and the rest of your family.

Because we know you do.

Note: The Steadman family will be hosting “A Celebration Of Ben” at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 1st out at the memorial garden at the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion at University Hospital. Check out their blog for more information.

Note: The title of this posting is taken from lyrics in the wonderful “Ben’s Song”, written and performed by the guys and gals of 72 Hour Hold (formerly The Sleepless Knights), a local police band. You can hear the song on their site. (Windows Media Player required. Two songs will start playing automatically. “Ben’s Song” is run by the controls on the left).

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