Danny

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. 
So he put his arms around you and whispered
 "Come with me." 
With tearful eyes I watched you, and saw you passed away.
 Although I loved you dearly, I could not make you stay. 
A golden heart stopped beating, a hard working hands at rest. 
God broke my heart to prove to me, he only takes the BEST! 
I Love You Danny


Love Mom

Joshua's Home Coming

June 29th Josh came home on leave, We were so excited for him to come. Allen, Aaron, Megan, Ellie, Jake, Mirada, Mike and My self all went to the airport to give him a good home coming. People were looking at us trying to figure out who we were waiting for. Then the moment we saw him we all clapped and yelled welcome home Josh. all of a sudden we heard more clapping and yelling. They were all standing with us to welcome home Josh. It was just so amazing that others would join us. I ran up to Josh and gave him the biggest hug and yes I cried. On our way out people would stop Josh and tell him welcome home and thank you.

Always Remember

It's been 1 year since I last saw my wonderful Danny. I thought I would be able to handle this day but I guess I was way wrong. We went up to the hospital to give cookies balloons and letters. My first stop was RTU I saw the Nurse there and just broke done. We gave hugs and then laughed about things Danny did when he had to go to RTU.
Next stop was Oncology Clinic boy that was hard to say the least. We had again cry's and laughs. I can't believe that they all remembered Danny passed away today. It made me feel really good that is memory will always be there.
Next was the Oncology Doctors we set down with the Best Doctor in the world Dr Yeaish I love this man with all my heart. He has always been there for us and he loved Danny. He told me that Allen and I are the best parents he has ever met. He said I am not just saying this because you are here. I mean it with all my heart. Again here comes the tears.
Next to ICS to find Irish he was Danny's nurse. I walk in and behind me was Aaron with a super soaker gun. Aaron got Irish with the gun. It was funny I bet Danny was standing there laughing his butt off. Danny was wanting to do this when he got better so instead aaron did it for him. I also gave the dr the letter. Not sure if he read it or not but I didn't stay around to see. All in all it was a great time.

Tonight at 6:10p.m. a bunch of us are getting together to honor Danny. At 6:10p.m. we are going to let balloons go to honor Danny.
I hope to have pictures once I have them i will put them up.


Danny,
Mommy misses you so much. when you left a hole in my heart got so big. You and I got close the last 3 years of your life. and I am thankful for that. Not many mom's can say that. I am the luckiest mom in the world. Thank you for letting me know your still around turning on light shutting doors and calling my name. I Love you and I will Always Remember You.
Love ya,
Mommy

1 year

I can't believe it in 6 days it will be 1 year since our Danny went up to heave. It just seems like yesterday. I miss him so much. Danny you are a wonderful young man, I will always remember you. You will be in my heart always. I Love you so much. Thank you for 18 sweet years.

FOR A PARENT ON THE DEATH OF THEIR CHILD

NO ONE KNOWS THE WONDER
YOUR CHILD AWOKE IN YOU,
YOUR HEART A PERFECT CRADLE
TO HOLD ITS PRESENCE.
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE BECOME ONE
AS NEW WAVES OF LOVE
KEPT SURPRISING YOUR SOUL.

NOW YOU SIT BEREFT
INSIDE A NIGHTMARE,
YOUR EYES NUMBED
BY THE SIGHT OF A GRAVE
NO PARENT SHOULD EVER SEE.

YOU WILL WEAR THIS ABSENCE
LIKE A SECRET LOCKET,
ALWAYS WONDERING WHY
SUCH A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN
WAS TAKEN HOME SO SOON.

LET THE SILENT TEARS FLOW
AND WHEN YOUR EYES CLEAR
PERHAPS YOU WILL GLIMPSE
HOW YOUR ETERNAL CHILD
HAS BECOME THE UNSEEN ANGLE
WHO PARENTS YOUR HEART
AND PERSUADES THE MOON
TO SEND NEW GIFTS ASHORE.

Joshua's Air Force Graduation

Joshua's graduation was so much fun. I think the air force it going to be good for him. He really enjoys it. I really didn't know what I was going to see when I saw him. I sent a boy (even though he was 21) and when I saw him for the first time after 8 weeks from being gone, I saw a man. I can't believe the change in him. I just grab him and cried. I can't believe that he is going out into the world and I can't be there to protect him anymore. It will be good for him. Right now he is at Shepherds Air Force Base in Texas, For Tech School. He will graduate on July 27th. Then he will be coming home for 2 weeks and on to his duty station. Not sure yet where he is going to be station. But I will let you know soon.

Josh Dad and I are so proud that you joined the Air Force. We Love you a who lot. Aaron may follow you in a year or so. Danny is very proud of you too.

Joshua, Danny, Aaron

Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. When you were born, I saw your face and I knew that I was in love. Before you were an hour old, I knew I would die for you. To this day, I will. This is the miracle of life. Put this on your status if you have children you love more than life!