So sorry to hear of your loss. Words cannot come close to expressing my sorrow. Your post was a tribute in its finest form.
Finally got to see Andy this evening.... Resting peacefully with no more pain.... He was stretched out and looked soooo big.. Brings a little closure to the situation.. I have been waiting since Wednesday to touch his little hands one more time. The picture below is him making a silly face a few weeks ago.... Hug your kids a little tighter tonight! Andy - keep the shiny side up and don't worry about your speed. Keep it to the floor!
I am glad you guys had the time together you did. RIP, I am sure he is looking down wanting you to have some great hot rodding in your future till you guys meet again one day and burn rubber.
Having lost my 24 year old son to a stupid,,,, stupid single car crash just this last January, all i can say is... turn to Jesus. Heal your heart. He will. No man can truly live until he has lost his loved to death, for after, he will live with a urgent yerning that no one could heretofore muster. ~ Vagner
Matt.. Sorry to hear about your son,, Prayers going out for you and your family,, Remember when your going through the grears He will be looking down With a big smile..Stay strong..R.I.P. Little man..
Footprints In The Sand One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord. After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that at many times along the path of my life, especially at the very lowest and saddest times, there was only one set of footprints. This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it. "Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, You'd walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me." He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you Never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."
Sometimes in life we encounter true greatness. Special individuals who are brave, loving, cheerful, courageous and wise beyond their years. He was a true real life hero. You are priviledged to be the father of such a HERO. You will always be proud. My prayers are with you. In times like this it's time for you to be strong for the others that love Andrew. It's your turn to be the hero, the strength. That can be lonely. Just as you reached out to us, you can reach out to The Comforter. He will not remove the pain but the load will lift. God Bless you and may he be with you in this time of sorrow.
There can be no loss greater than what you and your family and friends are going through. My most sincere condolences to you all.
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