My sweet baby brother, where have you gone? Why did God take you away from us? It must have been your call, to serve the Lord. We don't know why this happened, but I'm sure we'll find the answer someday.
Our family is in great disbelief. I was there to greet you when you came into this world, and Im sure I was a very proud big sister. I'm trying to be strong for our mother, father and our sister, but it's so hard. I came home today after staying with mom and making sure she was ok. Our sister Kelly will be coming home on Sunday to be with Mom, but I am sure you know this by now.
I look at all the pictures I have. We were quite the threesome. I was the oldest, you were the middle child and only boy, and then along came our little sister, Kelly. Poor Andy! Surrounded by two sisters.
You were such a typical boy, picking on your sisters and yet defending us from the boogymen in our lives. You never let us down. You would get into trouble sometimes. You were Moms litte boy. Mom told me the other day, when ever you called her on the phone, you always greeted her with "Hello Mom, its your little boy Andy!" Like she had others sons, she did'nt she only had you. We only had you!
There were times when I said some bad things about you, I really didn't mean it. And I'm sorry for ever saying what I've said in the past. This hurts me so much to know that I didn't get to apologize or say I love you. I hope you know that I did love youwith all my heart and I always will. I will never stop loving you Andy. I miss you so very much and again I'm so very sorry for not letting you know how much I love you.
Andy, I don't know how we all will get through this, But I know we all will. I worry about Dad and how he is handling this. I know you were his little boy too, a young man he helped when you needed it. We were all here when you needed us, and we all would do it all over again if we could.
For those of you who knew Andy the closest will get these messages. Everytime you see a electric horse fence, Andy, remember me. Everytime you see the fish jump out of the lake, remember Dad. Everytime you hear the phone ringing, remember Mom.Everytime you think about the instant messenger, remember Kelly. And finally remember, we your family, will always remember you and we will never forget.
This promise I make to you Andy. Your son Austin, will always be taken care of, I will make sure of it. May God bless you Andy!
Your Father, Mother, sisters, son, aunts, uncles and nephews and the rest of your extended family and friends will always love and miss you.
Andy, you will be in all of our hearts forever!
I love you Andy
Your big sis, Paula
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