I am so sorry I have been absent. Believe it or not, my father died exactly 2 months to the day as my son. So I guess… Read more “When Troubled Waters Flow”

Ever since the death of my son, I have been on an emotional roller coaster. People always ask me how I am doing, and I always tell… Read more “Bad Days”

My friend came to visit me from out of town. We sat on my front porch discussing my son and remembering the times we shared with him.… Read more “A Ready Soul”

I was speaking to my fiancé Barry about how I missed Austin and how I wanted him back. I said I wasn’t ready to let him go… Read more “Would I Bring Him Back”

I never thought my life would change the way it would one month ago today. I think about my son almost every minute of every day. I… Read more “One Month Ago”

My last vacation with Austin was during the week of the 4th of July, this year. I remember he was seeing this lady who had a small… Read more “The Aquarium”

I honestly thought that the weeks would get easier as time progressed. When I first was told about my son’s death, I thought I would die of… Read more “After the First Week”

I woke up this morning like I have every morning since the death of my son. Hoping to see his smiling face and realizing this was all… Read more “Existing”

I always considered my son and I close. We would always find a way to have a good time together and enjoy each other’s company. Even if… Read more “Super Heroes”

Every night I go to bed hoping I will dream about Austin. I want to see him again, speak to him again, and hold him again. Someone… Read more “What Dreams May Come”