CapnDenny1,
I sent my sincerest condolences and prayers to you the other day, and have been trying to figure out how to send you an email directly. I can't do it, but wanted to add something but do not want to take away from your son at all, this thread is about him. You must be very strong to have lost both your son and his mother. I have been married 34 years and can not imagine losing my wife. However, we did lose our youngest son at 19, seven years ago, to a bone cancer in his back. Today he would be 27, about the same age as your son. Our faith has helped us along tremendously, and knowing that we will see him again is comforting. There are very few days that go by that we don't shed private tears. Like you, we loved our son and miss him. Your son seemed to be an amazing kid, one that I wish I had known. His strength to persevere under stress and pain we know, and like me you have been blessed for the time that you had with your son. You will find that his memory will have you ballling and laughing hysterically at the same time, especially around the holidays when the family gathers. I don't know you, but I admire you for the strength and class that you have shown on this forum, and in this thread. As I lift you up, I pray that your son's memories engulf you with comforting thoughts until that day way down the trail that you get to join him and jam again. You are a good man, and raised a fine son. Jim