Austin's 1st Angelversary....

The day has come. He has officially been gone a year. It's been a quiet day for me. I have just been thinking about him and all of the good memories we have of his short but wonderful two years of his life. There is not much for me to say other then he is missed dearly and will forever be carried in our hearts.

Gizmo, one of Austin's dogs, made me laugh today. I had just picked up the living room and he started bringing out all of his toys. Just like Austin would do. When I laughed at him he just turned and sat and looked at me like he knew what he was doing. In some strange way I think he knows what today is. He seems to be sad just like the rest of us.

One of our friends ran a marathon today in memory of Austin so we will post the pictures from that on here and on his website later on.

I will end with a quote from Abraham Lincoln that makes me think of Austin's life.

"Live a good life.. and in the end, it's not the years in a life, it's the life in the years."

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY AUSTIN!!!

Wow... A year has gone by so fast...Our little man would be 3 today!!! Jason and I knew this would be a long week with Austin's birthday and then of course him passing 4 days later. Working has kept me busy and we had a wonderful Chick-fil-a (Austin's favorite) lunch with an ice cream sundae party at work in memory of him. I am surrounded by wonderful people at work that know when to lift my spirits.. I am thankful and very lucky to have them in my life.. After work we went to the cemetery to place flowers from Austin's great grandmother and some balloons... I have just realized that this is the first time I have posted pictures of our headstone..

Austin-

Mommy and Daddy think and talk about you all the time and miss you so much... We know we will reunite with you someday in heaven but know that we need to be here on earth to take care of your little brother, Andrew... There are so many days that go by and I am so lost without you.. You were everything to me and now I feel empty... I know you are giving us a wonderful blessing that is growing in Mommy's belly... I sat in your room last night and just wondered if you were there because it sure did feel like it.... I am learning more and more each day of why you were sent to us and why God wanted us to be your parents... thank you for always loving us with your sweet smiles and big hugs that are missed ever so much.... We love you....

Mommy and Daddy