I remember one celebration day in the park in Westlake, the kids and I, Uncle Steve, and Keith went for a little nature walk. We all heard some rustling in the grass and thought it may be a rattlesnake, the girls were scared and huttled close, but Dylan was very curious and not scared at all, he wanted to go into the grass looking for the snake, I had to tell him that probably wasn't the best idea, so we just waited quietly and listened... Then we watched some kids playing a baseball game, Dylan wanted to play so badly, so we went over and hit some balls on another field, he actually did quite well and hit some really nice ones, he of course had a great time and a HUGE smile on his face, as he always did... 

Our lives will never be the same without you. You have touched every part of our being and changed us, in nothing but the most positvie of way. You have made us all better people for knowing you. We wish we could have had more time to see the amazing man you would have grown to be, just like your dad! Our hearts ache but we know that you are looking over us and watching out for us. You will always be our sweet precious angel that will be with us forever. A seat for you will always be setfor you at our table. We love you and miss you terribly Dylan. All our love, Your Family

Kristin,

 

You know how much we love you.  We will always be there for you.  Here is a poem I want you to read when you are ready.  Every day, I will start with my morning call to you in hopes to give you strngth.  I truly believe we were meant to meet and be neighbors for a reason.  Remember when we first met>  We walked right up to each other and hugged, as if we had known each other for years.  I want you to know that you have the biggest heart of anyone I know, and you have tremendous courage.  We loved Dylan as he was our own child, and will miss him so much it hurts.  Our job now, is to guide you through this and provide you and your children with peace.  We love you.

 

 

The day you were born
Silence filled my heart
No sound came from you... See More
And I fell apart
With empty arms
The next day I went home
With a broken spirit
Feeling all alone
The tears rolled down
And my voice cried
I’m sorry my sweet angel
Mamas’ sorry you’ve died
The days went on
My heart still aching
My arms still yearning
My spirit still breaking
Then one day
Everything seemed so clear
It was ok that I couldn’t hold you
Because you were still near
Memories cannot be taken away
So we can never be torn apart
You are always in my thoughts
My prayers, my heart
To me you will always be
As wonderful as ever
You are my sweet angel
And will be forever
For now my arms may be empty
And you may have to wait
But I promise one day I’ll hold you again
Just wait by Heaven’s gate.

From The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

"The proof that the little prince existed is that he laughed."

"Wait for a time, exactly under the star.  Then, if a little man appears who laughs, who has golden hair and who refuses to answer questions, you will know who he is.  If this should happen, please comfort me.  Send me word that he has come back."

"It is only with one's heart that one can see clearly.  What is essential is invisible to the eye."

Dylan will forever live in the hearts of everyone who met him and enjoyed his big smile.  We love you dear little prince.