Things you missed..so far

Things you have missed….not necessarily in order
Halloween-you were suppose to be Woody and Brittany was going to be Jessie

Shawn and Ashley's wedding. You were a groomsman. They included you in the service-it was beautiful

Announcement that Tommy and Theresa are having a baby
Dad bought me a new laptop-I cried because you were not there to help me with it
Thanksgiving 2010-we had cranberry sauce in your honor. I MADE everyone at least taste it. Danielle loved it-just like you

Christmas 2010-this was a hard one. Autumn and I were sick so we slept all day

Papa grew his angel wings-December 29, 2010
New Years 2011
Papa's funeral-January 7, 2011

Announcement that Shawn and Ashley are having a baby
Tommy and Theresa are having a boy-they are naming it after you..David Andrew Rodriguez!!
Sprint finally got that 4G phone you so badly wanted. I am so sorry…..
Brittany moved out-very sad day for me. I miss her so much
Raegan's 1st birthday-it was very sad not to have you there-but I think you were….

Valentine's Day 2011-We took Bruce to Rose Hills to your spot-he peed on your tree!!! Brittany gave you Bruce for Valentine's Day 2007

Lala and Terrell got married!!!!! and now they are having a baby too!!
Barney and Bruce got into a fight over the trash-Barney lost..$200.00 vet bill
Shawn and Ashley are having a girl-Mia Suri
Brittany's Aunt Shelly grew her angel wings
Opening day for the Angels 2011-Dad was sad you weren't here to watch it with him

Gas is over $4.00 a gallon-I KNOW you don't miss that
Most of all....I MISS YOU

Mid-night Music

Growing up, I can remember always hearing you listen to music during the middle of the night. You were definitely the night owl of the family. This used to DRIVE ME CRAZY especially since I shared a bedroom wall with where the computer was. Many of nights were spent with me begging you to turn down the music so I could get some rest for school the next day. And well, let's be honest.....sometimes you did and sometimes you didn't. It is safe to say that somethings never change. You still, to this day, keep me up at night. And for that I am thankful. Yes, I am thankful for the visits that you make during the middle of the night to our house.

I am thankful for when I hear Shiloh doing her soft "woof' and wag her tail in the middle of the night while Oliver remains asleep. I know it is you there to see her because you always were her favorite...frankly, I don't know how she kept me as her mom since she always loved you more. I am thankful to hear the sound of Raegan's toy in the middle of the night. Even when it plays music and says "Peek-a-boo, I see you". (Ok, I will admit that at first Tyler and I didn't know what to think but as time pass, we have come to look forward to these nights.) I am thankful that you play with Raegan's toys while she is in bed with us; you know how much I would freak out if she was in her room without me. Lastly, I am thankful for when you have chosen to visit; you always visit the night before a hard day. Valentines Day was difficult but it was made slightly easier by your visit the night before and the 6th month anniversary of you getting your wings was softened by your visit the night before.

And while I may have in the past begged you to stop waking me up at night, I now look forward to the nights I am woken up by a reminder that you are there. Thank you for watching over us and letting us know you are there. You are welcome in our home both day and night (even mid-night, if you choose).

Love you!!!

IF WE COULD VISIT HEAVEN

If we could visit Heaven
On all our saddest days
Then maybe for a moment
Our pain would go away.

We'd put our arms around you son
And kiss your beautiful face
So the pieces of our broken hearts
Might fall back into place.
If we could have a lifetime wish
A dream that would come true,
We'd pray to God with all our hearts
For yesterday and You.
A thousand words can't bring you back
We know because we've tried...
Neither will a thousand tears
We know because we've cried...
You left behind our broken hearts
And happy memories too...
But we never wanted memories
We only wanted You.

~Author Unknown~