Kisses in Heaven

“Dear Jesus?”

“Yes, child?”

“I’m scared.”

“Tell me.”

“It’s hard to remember things. They stopped the medicine, but it’s still dark and slow.”

“I will remind you.”

“What if you forget?”

“I will not. I promise.”

“But what if my lips don’t work? They’re so dry.”

“And your heart?”

“My heart feels full.”

“Then we will use your heart.”

“Will Mommy and Daddy understand?”

“I have already told them.”

“What about after?”

“You will see them there too.”

“Will there be kisses?”

“Many.”

“Good.”