Chasing Down the Sky

Grandma Shirley posted this as a comment on my blog about Eva and Nebbie. It was so perfectly fitting that I wanted to post it so everyone can read it.

Chasing Down The Sky

You were a member of my family and my very closest friend.
You loved me like few people can, exactly as I am.
You'd listen to me and comfort me when I was feeling down.
You'd play with me and sleep with me and follow me around.
No matter how my day went or how long you were left alone,
You always waited faithfully to welcome me back home.
If years could bring you back to me, you'd be right here today
But you are where you need to be and that is where you'll stay.
Because even though you are gone, it's really not goodbye
You simply ran ahead of me like chasing down the sky.
And when my own time comes and my own journey ends
I know that you will be there to welcome me home again.