To My Loving Son

My oldest son recently turned 26, this is for you son.

I miss you, and love you tremendously. You are growing to be such a wonderful man... I'm very proud of you!

Happy 26th Birthday....

I'll never forget that night in the hospital room, 3 O'clock in the morning, you were sound asleep in your crib... the doctors told me that you would never walk, talk, or be able to live a normal life. At the age of 9 months, my son was diagnosed with West's Syndrome (Infantile Spasms). I was alone and scared for my son, no-one to turn to for comfort, it was just you, me and God in that cold hospital room. I cried so much... but I knew in my heart, that you would be fine, we had family praying for you. For a whole year, I administered shots in to your leg(s) alternating every single day to help with the seizures.


Son... You beat ALL the odds! So much that they had doctor's from New York fly down to Old Hell Paso to see you! You are my miracle son! Take that thought and run with it! You can accomplish anything you want in this life! People giggle at the picture above, but I tell them proudly...


"He Beat All The Odds!"

I sit here in tears... just praising God for you!

As you celebrate your 26th birthday tonight with all your friends and your brother and sister there in Austin... be safe and keep these words in mind...

Crosby Killers Tug Of War Champions 1992

"Believe And You Will Achieve"

It may have been a struggle, but I have faith in you and I can only thank God for such a blessing he bestowed on me. I thank God for you every day. I believe that God has plans for you son! Never give up and never lose faith!! There are so many things I wish I could say that would let you know just how much I love you and how proud I am, but I leave you with these words...

"Always keep your goodness and never lose your love. For then, Son, you'll be rewarded with success in ways you never dreamed of."

"You can be head and shoulders above the crowd. You don't have to be a giant to be strong. Walk tall and be proud. All you have to be... is someone people look up to."

"In the course of time, you will be reminded that hard work gets good results and keeping healthy is essential. Know when to work your mind and let your body relax and know when doing just the opposite makes the most sense. Being able to handle whatever life brings your way is not a matter of coincidence."

"You've already got a good idea of what is expected of you and wished for you. One of the best things you can accomplish on life's pathway is to be a walking example of the golden rule. Don't let anyone fool you into thinking that it is worthless, it is one of the most valuable things you can do."

"You've got so many possibilities ahead! Don't be too quick to limit your choices of what to do, because you might limit your chances of unimagined joys that are waiting just for you."

"You've got a wonderful sense of humor and a good outlook on life. Let those qualities help to see you through when you're deciding where to go and you're not sure what to do."

"You've got a big heart. Keep it filled with happiness. You've got a fascinating mind. Keep finding new ways to grow. Keep yearning. Keep learning. Keep trying. Keep smiling. And keep remembering that a parent's love goes with you... everywhere you go."