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compliments you, telling you how handsome and wonderful you are. The other day he brought you a Bionicle (something you know Mommy knows very little about) and put it all together for you. You would watch him intently as he put each piece together. I saw excitement and anticipation light your eyes. You were smiling, weren’t you? After Robert had everything assembled, you, Robert, and Daddy had a battle or whatever you boys call it. Watching you play with the two most important guys in your life is very special.

There’s talk of you going to one of Robert’s football games in September. That would be great. Please know how very much I love you, young man.

July 2, 2004—Dearest Hunter: We went on a golf cart ride today with nurse Ellen. You enjoyed cruising around our neighborhood. We had to be on the lookout for squirrels and chipmunks, didn’t we? They were everywhere.

As I snuggle next to you and write this, it’s 4:00 a.m. Mommy just finished doing your chest therapy and you’re exhausted. Sleep, little buddy; you need your rest. God has blessed our family in so many ways through you, Hunter. What a remarkable way for God to express His love for us by creating you. Press on, soldier boy. Have I told you lately how much I love you? I never imagined my heart could ever love anyone as much as I love you and your sisters.

You are so smart. Do you remember that lady who came to our house the other day to check your vision? First of all, buddy, I know you can see. Just because you’re having a hard time blinking and closing your eyes doesn’t mean you can’t see. The lady was very impressed with your ability to track and follow directions. She thinks you would highly benefit from vision therapy at least once a week, so we’re going to give it a try. I’m so thankful there are so many wonderful people who sincerely care and want to help you grow and prosper.

How about Ms. Susan, your teacher—isn’t she great? She has lots of fun and exciting ideas. I’ll never forget when she brought the life cycle of frogs over for class. I know you remember that day because that’s when the frog peed all over her pants. As many times as you and Jericka [my cousin Jessica’s daughter] have played with frogs, not one has ever peed on you, thank God. Ms. Susan was a good sport, wasn’t she? We all laughed and laughed. Aren’t you glad Mommy loves to take pictures, because we caught this one on film.

I want you to know how excited I am that you’ve been reading the Bible almost every single day. God has a lot of very important things to tell us, doesn’t He? I love you, best boy ever—and Jesus loves you more… He does. His love is in you and we all see it… we all see Him through you. Thank you for being you!

August 30, 2004—Do you have any idea how much I love you?

Hunter, I love you more than…

… the most stunning sunset to ever color the sky.

… the most beautiful butterfly God has ever created.

… my heart can handle.

… my favorite things.

… sleep.

… I can understand.

… my most memorable happenings.

… you will ever know.

… myself.

… all the world’s most priceless treasures.

… anything.

… life itself.

… words can say.

September 9, 2004—Of all the gifts I’m most thankful for in this very moment, Lord Jesus, You’re it. In this world with all its abundance, You are life to me. You are everything. You keep on giving; there is no end to Your grace and goodness. In You I am held together. Held together with a love that binds the parts of me that cannot function alone. If I rely on my brain, it will confuse me. If I rely on my body, I will fall apart. If I rely on other people, they will never meet my expectations. If I rely on my heart, it will bleed and break.

When I look to You, Lord, and rely on You, I am whole and I can live. I am able to think with my brain, stand on my feet, love people for how You created them to be, and possess a heart that beats for You and allows me to go on. I know You hold Hunter. You hold our entire family. Thank You for Hunter. We trust You with every breath he takes. You give and You take away.

October 31, 2004 (Halloween)