u/Whymzz

I miss you more than I ever thought possible and you’ve only been gone for a year and four months. You are always on my mind, but even more so today, on the day you should have turned 22. I can’t believe how fast our time went by. You were just really starting your life when ALS cruelly took it from you. You were inspirationally strong and stoic while it wore your body down but I would have given anything for it to have been me, rather than you. I am grateful that we got to keep you at home right to the end, that we were there when you took your last breaths, and that I got to tell you that being your mom was the very best part of my life.

I’m not sure who I am now that I’m not your mom, but I’m trying, your dad and I are both trying so hard, to live for you.

I love you so much and always will. Happy Birthday Colton. ❤️

These are my girls, Poppy and Molly. They are the best dogs and I couldn’t imagine life without them. They are so smart, well behaved and gentle. I just wanted to share their fluffy faces in case someone out there needed a smile. (Poppy, the lighter one, gives the best hugs and would love every one of you forever if you let her! Molly will judge you first but will also love you, especially if you have snacks).