We miss you like crazy, kiddo. Wish you were here. A year ago today my nephew was suddenly taken from us very unexpectedly. This past year has been hard on the whole family as one would expect. It has been especially hard on holidays, birthdays, and family gatherings because there is always someone missing. I miss a lot about him, I especially miss his humor and the way he was with his siblings. He was the quintessential big brother. My absolute favorite memory of him was from the last time I ever saw him - right after Christmas last year. Matt, Alice, and I went over to their house to give the kids their gifts and as a gag gift we gave all of the kids whistles that you play with your nose (every kid needs one, right?). Well you'd think it would be an easy thing to do, just blow, but there is actually a technique to it. Right away the younger kids were able to do it, but Wes and Ally weren't able to despite a good effort on their part! Watching the two of them laugh and get so frustrated put such a smile on my face and definitely made the purchase worth it. Even now it makes me laugh just thinking about it. Now I don't know if it's my favorite because it's the last time we saw him, because certainly I have many fond memories of him, but it's definitely one I think about often as I remember good times we had with him.You were taken before your time, and I will forever miss you.
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Beck that is a great memory of a great kid!! I miss him so much too! My favorite memory of him still to this day is when he would sit on my lap with his boney little butt and wiggle when I would tell him it hurt and he kept doing it over and over again! I wish he was here and I wish it was easier but I miss him so much! Thanks for the post Mary
I only met Wes once, maybe twice at most but he did have such a big heart, it was obvious in the way he engaged himself with all those around him and the smile that was on his face non-stop. I pray that your memories of him will be everlasting and that each day he remains a part of who you are.
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