Memories
After he became sick Brandon talked to me about a lot of things. There were a few things he asked me “not to tell Dad.” It wasn’t anything terrible, but some things he wanted to talk about. He was so concerned that Dad might be disappointed in him. I can 't even remember what those things were now. They were that insignificant. After Brandon discussed these things with me, I told him he “needed to ask God to forgive him if it was bothering him. “ His reply was, “I already did.” I explained that was all he needed to do.
I told Brandon on at least 2 occasions, “You are so brave!” His reply was, “I really appreciate you telling me that Mom.” That was how I truly felt. I knew Brandon was faced with the possibility of going through similar circumstances as Ryan, even dying. He faced months of uncertainty with a great spirit. He enriched our lives so much!
One day Brandon said something to me that was an amazing thought. Brandon made the statement, “I’m glad you had me Mom.” With everything he endured Brandon could easily have said, “I wish I’d never been born!” I’m sure many people would feel that way. It was a beautiful thought to know that Mike & I had done something right, that this son of ours had felt loved & had a happy life and home.
I told Brandon on at least 2 occasions, “You are so brave!” His reply was, “I really appreciate you telling me that Mom.” That was how I truly felt. I knew Brandon was faced with the possibility of going through similar circumstances as Ryan, even dying. He faced months of uncertainty with a great spirit. He enriched our lives so much!
One day Brandon said something to me that was an amazing thought. Brandon made the statement, “I’m glad you had me Mom.” With everything he endured Brandon could easily have said, “I wish I’d never been born!” I’m sure many people would feel that way. It was a beautiful thought to know that Mike & I had done something right, that this son of ours had felt loved & had a happy life and home.