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Bates Yang posted an update 3 months ago
Missing You More Each Day
Today marks another year as you left us, and the pain of your absence feels as fresh as ever. The planet continues to move forward, but there’s a space in my own heart that point cannot fill. I often find myself taking into consideration the little moments — your laughter, your advice, your comforting presence. They get back to me in waves, uninvited yet always welcome. Your memory has changed into a section of my daily life, woven into everything I do, and while I can’t reach out and hold your hand, I carry you with me in manners I never imagined possible.
Your death anniversary reminds me not merely of the grief we felt your day you left but also of the beautiful life you lived. You were a source of strength and warmth, a person who made life better by simply being in it. Even though you’re not physically here, your influence continues to shape the lives of everybody who knew you. Whether it’s by way of a lesson you taught, a tale you shared, or the values you lived by, your legacy lives on. We honor you today by remembering the love you gave so freely, the kindness you showed to others, and the light you brought into our lives.
I sometimes wonder how different life will be if you’re still here. There are so a lot of things I wish I could let you know, so many stories to generally share, joys to celebrate, and sorrows to navigate together. Your absence has taught me the real meaning of loss, but it has also taught me resilience and gratitude — to cherish those around me deeper and never to have a single moment for granted. Today, as I light a candle in your memory, I give you my love, wherever you are. I hope you know how deeply you are missed and how profoundly you are still loved.
As I think on the full time we shared, I find myself smiling through the tears. Your daily life was a gift to any or all who knew you, and though your time around was way too short, it was full of love, laughter, and meaning. You showed us what it methods to live with grace, to take care of others with compassion, and to handle challenges with courage. With this anniversary of your passing, I am reminded not just of the pain of losing you but additionally of the incredible privilege it absolutely was to possess you in my life. Your memory is an advantage that continues to steer and comfort me remembering someone on their death anniversary.
This day will always be certainly one of quiet reflection — a moment every year whenever we pause to honor the beautiful soul we lost. The silence speaks louder than words, echoing the love we still feel and the emptiness we try to fill with memories. While the entire world may not stop to consider, we do. We remember your voice, your touch, your spirit. And in our remembering, we stop you alive in the only way we know how: by speaking your name, sharing your stories, and loving a little harder in your honor. You’re gone from sight but never from our hearts.