Dear Mama,
Hi its me, Zachy- I know it’s been a year since I’ve been gone. I’m sorry I made the exit I did. I was with you that morning, holding you Mama and I am with you right now. Just have faith and trust me and I know you’ll feel my presence.
This angel thing is pretty cool but still new to me. I try leaving you lots of clues, I know you’ll get them soon. I send you lots and lots hugs, I know you miss my big hugs. I gave you the Biggest Hug the day I left this earth. I was right there with you Mama, I’ll always be your Big Little Boy but just in Heaven.
I’m watching over you, Cj, Lexy and Joey. I miss you all so very much. I see you struggling but I want you to know that I am OK and that I am home here with the Lord. I want more than anything for everyone to be happy. I am so proud of my siblings that have worked so hard and have shown grace, love and loyalty to one another. 
Don’t ever stop listening to Dave Matheew’s, I love it when you do and I’m right there along side of you listening too.
I know you Miss Me More than Anything Mama, I hear you repeat my name over and over... Just know it’s very peaceful here and I’m complete in a way that I’ve never had before. 
I love you Mama and one day we will ALL be together again. Don’t ever stop Believing ♥️
I love you,
Your Son,
Zachary 

I am not sure how this year has been for everyone else but it has been very very long and heavy for all of us!  The memories of the horrible events a year ago today will haunt us all forever I am sure!

But in typical Zach fashion he puts a smile on all of our faces with his loving memories and things that remind us of the sparkle in his eye whenever he was up to something.  So pretty much all the time!!  His grandfather said you need to keep 3 eyes on that kid!

Most days I find myself searching for ways to connect with my dear sweet boy!  When I find it I am filled with warmth and an energy that is indescribable!!  I pray for those connections more often and for everyone that is loved by Zach to be so blessed to feel him that way as wel!!

I just came back from one of Zman’s favorite spots in the world blasting Eminem in my truck!  Words cannot come close to describing how much we miss him!!  I would do anything for another hug from my boy or to hear him say “what’s up pop?”

We love you Zach, I know Heaven has been a much better place for all ofthe other angels this past year!!

Love

Dad

Although the holidays suck for most divorced families, Zach was always the shinning light that made ours so much more fun and bearable!  As Thanksgiving is only hours away, I sit here and pray that Zman can somehow show up and take away all of this pain we are left here without his amazing hugs, laughter and love!

I am still so broken inside and struggle just getting out of my way most of the time. But I am so very thankful for the almost 22 years that my beautiful son Zachary Acome Parsons walked this planet and made all of our lives better!  

I miss him more than words can say!  I fake my way through many days hoping for another sign or message from my boy!!

Thank you Zachary, you have taught me from your actions how to love without judgement, how to fight through adversity and how to make your family and friends lives so much better!  You are missed every moment of our lives!!

Our world is a little darker without you but I am sure heaven is so much brighter!!  I cannot wait to see you and hug you again!!