August 11, 2006

Happy Birthday to my dearest Ben

   Happy Birthday Son! You would be 7yrs old today. 7 years ago, I was blessed with the most kind and good hearted little boy I have ever met. The pain of your loss can only be compared to the joy you brought to my life. I miss you so much that I can hardly breath.

 We took Madie to Build-a-Bear Workshop today. She had the idea of making you a bear for your special day. We know it would have been one of the things you wuld have loved doing. She chose a puppy dog with Superman PJ's. You always loved being in your PJ's and would wear them all day if I let you! Madie also insisted on going out for breakfast, another of your favorite things. It just wasn't as much fun without you, then again, nothing ever will be.

   We leave for Las Vegas soon, and I know it will a time of great pain and great comfort. I look forward to meeting all of the other parents that will be there, knowing that they, more than anyone, can understand what we're going through.

Take care everyone,

Melinda

Posted by Melinda at 16:58:04 | Permanent Link | Comments (7) |
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1 - Just wanted to let you know that I have thought of Ben and you guys all day. I am so sad for you all, I know that this has to be a very difficult day for you. I can't help but smile though, because I know that Ben has had a great day celebrating his Birthday with Owen and Grandma and Grandpa Nelson (who probably took the boys out for a McDonalds happy meal followed by a treat from Dairy Queen).

My thoughts are always with you and Ben.

Love,
Sara (Comment this)

Written by: Sara Nelson at 2006/08/11 - 17:28:47
2 - I love you Dean, Melinda, Maddie, Ben and Pinapple C. You all are on the roughest path you have traveled in your years. First birthday, First holidays, and such. These will not be easy, but please know that ABe, Quinn and I are here for you. To celebrate and to mourn at the same time. It will be Pinapple's first Halloween, turkey day and x-mas but also the first without your son. I cannot ease your pain, but I can lend myself to help you and walk beside you as you continue on this hard path. Myself and my family love you deeply, and although we may not be right next to your side in person, you are close to my heart all the time.

I love you VERY much!!!
Shan (Comment this)

Written by: Shan, Abe, and Quinn at 2006/08/11 - 18:56:26
3 - Thinking about Ben and all of you today. Happy Birthday Ben! We miss you very much. Not a day goes by without you all being in my thoughts. I kept sending you each psychic hugs all day, and most every day. Hope they brought you comfort. See you tomorrow.
Much Love,
Amber (Comment this)

Written by: Amber, Jim and Jack at 2006/08/11 - 21:19:36
4 - Happy Birthday Ben, you are one year old with no pain and hurt. Our gift is to remember you alway and your gift was love. (Comment this)

Written by: Paula at 2006/08/13 - 08:54:53
5 - Happy Birthday Ben!! We are thinking of you and your whole family daily. We hope the pain gets a little bit easier with each passing day. If you are needing anything please let me know.

Thinking of you all daily.

Tina & Bethany Steen (Comment this)

Written by: Tina Steen at 2006/08/14 - 13:21:36
6 - Thinking of you this week, I hope that the trip to Vegas was helpful and not too hard to cope with. I love you very much!!! (Comment this)

Written by: Shan, Abe & Quinn at 2006/08/15 - 13:20:28
7 - Find myself with you on my mind.. Love you!!! (Comment this)

Written by: Shan, Abe & Quinn at 2006/08/23 - 07:21:08
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