Happy Birthday my son. 8 birthdays without you today. I miss you more than you know. I hope you're fishing the day away.
I love you sweetheart

7 years without you my son. It still hurts so bad, everyday.
There is not a single day that your name and a memory is not spoken about....I still feel like you slipped away from us just yesterday...the heartache is heavy. I love and miss you my son, so much more than you know.
I love you...your mom...forever

Happy 33rd Birthday my Joely....I miss you so much. I hope you are out fishing and catching the big guys.
Today is 7 birthdays I've had to spend without you, they are not getting any easier.
I love you my son

We have been missing you for 6 long years now my son. I carry you and all my memories in my heart and think about you every single day that passes.
I love you to the stars, as I know you are out there shining like you do Joely.
I miss and love you so very much ❤️

Another year without you and it still hurts like the first year. But I have all te other Christmas times to remember. Those are memories I will always treasure. My love for you is eternal

Merry Christmas my son. Another year without you and my heart still hurts like I lost you in my life yesterday. I'll miss you most forever son.
I love you

Happy Birthday Joel
Even though we never met I feel I know you thru your Mom and I try and talk to you everyday and always say HI when I see that blue dragonfly which is often cause I know you are checking in, anyway Happy Birthday and know I think and talk with you all the time

Great student, great person... very well missed. I was his teacher he was my student aide. Miss this guy.

Happy 32nd Birthday Jojo. So hard to believe we have missed your last 6 birthdays….I guess you will always be 26 to me. I miss you every day. You will never be forgotten ❤️

Happy Birthday my son. It's hard to believe you are 32 today.
I miss having you physically here with me on your birthday..
Every day is extremely difficult without you.
I hope you're out there catching the Big Fish kiddo.
I love and miss you more than you'll ever know son.
❤

The memories that have been flooding my mind these past few days just break my heart. I always thought we would have more. I looked forward to celebrating your wedding and watching you raise Lydia as your own. But those are never to be. How can it be five years and yet how can it only be five years. You were just reaching your potential when you were taken from us. I will always love you Jojo. I will always remember your smile, your quick wit, intelligence, and your beautiful face. You are in my heart forever ❤️

I just still, at five years cannot accept that you are not with me son. Your sister and I miss and love you so much, every day.

Happy 31st birthday my son. I'm still missing you so much every day that goes by...forever. i love you my son

It never gets easier son...my heart hurts so much. I can see your smile and hear your laughter and see you and your sister doing kitty paws to each other. Joely we miss you so much. I love you more than you'll ever know. Mum

Joel was my student.  How would I define Joel Ponto? 
Altruistic
Non Judgemental
Super Kind
Always wanting to complete a task.
Always making me laugh.
He was willing to learn so many new things in programming / visual effects.
Joel was my rock that year that I had him.

Starting on July 2 (the date Joel hit his head and was admitted to ICU) till July 5 (the date he died) is so hard for me since Joel died. A piece of me left with him that day. I don't think I will ever be whole again. I loved Joel with every fiber of my being.  But I know I will be reunited with him again. ❤

I miss seeing the wonderful posts of how happy you were with your Asia and your Turkey!! :'(

Love you Buddy bring peace to your Momma.