This morning I awoke to the smell of Steve's cologne. It is my favorite men's cologne fragrance that I had given to him for Father's Day. I was still waking up and resting with my eyes closed. For a brief moment I was wishing, and hoping, that I could roll over and find Steve laying next to me. When I realized Steve was not next to me, I thought that maybe the aroma was coming from the liens. I knew that they had been washed several times since Steve has been gone, and that wasn't the answer either.
When I went to bed only one child was sleeping with me. The kids like to sleep with me when they are scared, sick, or in need of comfort. As I rolled over, I realized little Ben had climbed in bed with me some time during the night. The great aroma of Steve's cologne was coming from Ben. I didn't want to embarrass him, so I said nothing about his cologne.
Later today, I went exploring to see what I could find. I found a bottle of Steve's cologne tucked in between Ben's toy chest, and the wall. Last month I gave Steve's shaving bag to Michael to pack his toiletries in to travel with. I guess Ben wanted something of his Dad's too.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Morning Aroma
Posted by Brownie Mom at 5:22 PM
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5 comments:
That made me cry. I want you to know that I still think and pray for you daily! We love you!!
So cute - and sad at the same time. My heart aches for all of you.
Cindy!
This was the sweetest story ever! How precious your children are and how lucky I am that I was able to work with Sarah for a few years! You are one fantastic mom and I think about you and how you are doing all the time, in fact I thought of you during some of the past conference talks! Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you guys.
Stefanie Bowen
That is such a cute story.
I love this story. I'm sorry it wasn't Steve next to you.
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