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for his eye band, and he said he wasn’t. Then he told you that he did not want to go to sleep, but he wanted to stay up with us and talk. So talk we did. I said that I knew I was a night owl, but didn’t know that he was. By his blinking, he told me he was a night bat because that was more boyish. (We’d read about owls and bats earlier that day.)

We asked if he wanted to stay up so he wouldn’t miss anything that was happening, and he said yes! This may have been the same night of the counting and toe/foot moving game too. He wanted to stay awake to entertain us and hear our laughter. I think he was laughing pretty hard inside too.

Hunter was so funny and brought joy to my life. I remember all the serious, intense times of prayer and encouragement, but I love to recall all the times he made me laugh. This account is just one of so many. Life is not the same without my little buddy, but he lives on in my heart forever.

Love Always,

Kimmy

(A dear friend and nanny)

My favorite memories of Hunter are times when I got to watch Hunter when the nurses needed a break. I loved to talk to him and sing to him. I loved to look in his beautiful eyes and tell him how special he was and still is. I also have wonderful memories of doing kids’ church, arts and crafts, baking, and going for walks with Hunter. I could go on and on. He is a little warrior for God. I will always love him. Psalm 116:15—“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”

Love, Jessica

(My cousin and dear friend)

My most vivid memories of Hunter involve his acceptance and unconditional love of all those around him. He appreciated everything anyone did for him. This even included my singing worship songs, which he always so graciously endured whenever I was able to sit with him. I also enjoyed those special times when I read him Bible stories, and I was always happy to help him and Aunt Dodie select his outfit for the day.

But perhaps one of my favorite remembrances of Hunter involves his sense of humor. This wonderful gift from God enabled Hunter and all of us to get through some of those tough days.

Hunter was and is a special child of God. In his own quiet way, he communicated mightily. He had a way of pointing me to Jesus without saying anything. It was actually through this “silence” that he spoke volumes, as God’s still small voice was able to transcend Hunter’s earthly limitations. I do believe the Holy Spirit moved through him, touching me and all with whom he came in contact. What a vehicle for God’s love Hunter became!

Love, Karen

(Housecleaner, friend, and whatever else we needed)

Appendix D

Hot Chocolate with God

Camryn was six years old when her older brother, Hunter, went to heaven. As a result of this loss, Camryn began at an early age to express her heart and grief through writing and continues to do so now. Camryn’s original journal entries are a testimony to the faithfulness and gracious heart of a good and loving God.

We have compiled Camryn’s journal entries into a book-like format and have titled her work Hot Chocolate with God. Camryn began writing Hot Chocolate with God in her Hello Kitty notebooks and sparkly journals during her journey of grief.

While she eloquently and freely exposes her struggles and fears, Camryn also shares her joy and hope. Her writing is filled with childlike faith and silly girl talk, and yet the profound truths woven throughout are clearly from the throne of grace.

While she is uninhibited in her approach and very elementary in style, her writing reaches into places most people run from. And though she is young, it’s obvious that God has given Camryn a message to share with children her age… and grown-ups who are smart enough to understand. (To read more from Hot Chocolate with God, you can visit www.hotchocolatewithgod.com.)

I Am Free to Run!

We are free to run.

We are free to run with God today.

When we get to heaven we will run free.

And horses run free forever in heaven.

I am free to run, God.

I am free!

We are free in You, Lord.

God will let