From the moment I opened my eyes, I saw love. The nurse grinning, my mother smiling, my sibling laughing with unabashed joy.

The faces changed, but I knew each one loved. From my father, to my spouse, to my children, to my grandchildren, I always saw love. The love you have been shown from the very beginning, you'll always remember. And I can only hope that I showed love back. I'll always love you, even if I forgetyou.

One day I'll see a sunrise, see a volcano erupt, a waterfall dip into the ocean, see the view from the top of a mountain, one of the largest thunderstorms in history. Those are all wonderful images, but none as lovely as all of you. I'll always love you, even if I forget you.

How could I ever want to lose it? How could I allow myself to forget? I promise you, I never would on purpose, but somehow, someday soon, I will. These words will belong to someone else, even though you know I wrote them. I'll always love you, even if I forget you.

I'll remember what matters when I get to heaven. For now I'll be forced to live in my past. There will be days so unbearable for you, and I'll be oblivious to your pain. I know you'll stay by me, visit me daily, always care for me. I can only hope that sometime soon, I'll recognize you and talk to you as the person you are. I'll always love you, even if I forget you.

I'm sure I'll laugh at your jokes, play games with you, walk around with you, claim to know you, but you'll be kept at a cool distance. Please always love me for who I am, not for who I appear to be. I'll always love you, even if I forget you.

Please, always love me, pray for me, keep the old me in your mind. Heaven is waiting for me, while you may be further from the door. I'll always love you, even if I forget you.