Some of my most clear memories of my childhood are all the times spent together in that apartment where your mom would babysit my siblings and I, we had so much fun in that back parking lot and I always felt so much comfort in your home. When you guys moved away I was so heartbroken. The babysitter who took the place of your mom was nothing compared to you guys and it made me so so sad I honestly hated every second of it. My favorite memory of you is when we would sit outside of our classroom in the mornings before school started and you would blow me kisses even when all the kids would laugh at you. Also, I remember running up to you as a kid and kissing you on the cheek really fast and running away,  so I guess technically you were my first kiss and my first crush lol.  It made me so sad when I learned that god called you home. Sometimes I think of your mom out of nowhere and I hope she is doing okay, as a new mom myself I can’t even imagine what she is going through but it brings me comfort that you are still with her everyday and you two will meet again. RIP Andrew, I’m truly thankful for you being such a big part of my childhood and for making me feel special during some of the worst times when I was being bullied in school. You aremissed more than you could ever have imagined, keep watching over your
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Andrew, I never knew you personally, but through your Mom, I feel I have known you all your life. I know how much your Mom loves you, loved your sense of humor and misses and loves you so much. I saw your childhood pictures and the pictures progressing throughout your short life. Your smile was contagious, and if only I could have known you and seen that smile in person. I know Mom's messages and love reaches you every day, and you have to feel all our prayers and love coming to you daily. All my love and prayers Andrew, we will say your name so your life here on Earth is remembered always❤️

Oh my sweet son, this memory I will treasure forever! I met you and Tim at ALDI to take you shopping for some food and other things you needed. Moving out and being on your own wasn't so easy. When you first walked up to me I remember your big smile and bald head (you just had a girl shave your head the day before) You gave me the biggest hug! Then I remember the look in your eyes as us three walked up and down the aisle and putting food into the cart. You were so full of gratitude and kept thanking me the entire time. Honey, I hope you knew that there was nothing I wouldn't do for you! That's what moms just do! As we checked out and before I walked away and got in my car to leave, Tim gave me a hug and told me thank you and then once again you gave me a BIG hug (picking me up off the ground) and thanked me again. I never would have known that that would be the last time I would feel your arms around me. If I did, I'd let you squeeze me forever and I'd would have never let go. I miss you so much my sweet boy, more then anyone could ever begin to understand. I can't wait for the day to come to have you in my arms again. Until then, I will always & forever hold you in my heart!

I remember the time you went shopping with me to find something to wear for AJ's graduation. You stood right there next to me talking my ear off the whole time! Boy you always had something to say :-) I remember asking which shirt to get and you looked at me and said "get them both" and that's what I did. I miss our talks so much!

You always took me fishing down by the lake and we had fun. I remember when we went fishing and you caught that fish and you took it off the hook and kicked it back into the water. That was funny. I miss going fishing with you.