Well, today is the anniversary of the first month since you left us. It feels like yesterday. I still don't have any answers, but I guess that doesn't really make a difference. You're missed every single day. I love the sign you sent Kaitlyn. The best one yet. Love and miss you bunches and bunches. Give grandma a great big hug! Until I see you again....xoxoxoxox

I couldn't write this yesterday. It's true that the pain of losing a child is almost unbearable; after all, parents protect their children in every way possible and I couldn't help you. Today we stood together and said our farewells. Father Eric did the anointing and shared a beautiful sermon. He reminded us that we are all born into corruption. God looks for the good, love, and light in us and you certainly provided a lot of light. No matter what happened in your life, you never spoke harsh words about people - frustration - but no harsh words. You saw the good in people that most of us would be too blind to see. You would give the shirt off your back to help others. You loved, showed remorse, and struggled to find your way through this life. You leave behind a legacy of love with your big, beautiful heart, smile, and light. My faith is strong and I know we will see each other again. In the meantime, we will see that Joey and Jayden are well cared for. We will miss you each and every day! We love you dearly Joey!!!

June 3, 1977 was your brother, David's, first birthday. That is the day you were born...a gift to all of us. I remember the first time I held you on my shoulder, you lifted your little face toward's me with your forehead full of wrinkles. Your expression was like, "what happened". You looked so different from your brother who had red hair, but so beautiful. I loved you from the start.