Andrew Gene Collins

I remember, OH, how I remember this day.  Just look at your little sister's face as you, the big "bro," did everything within your power to convince her to "GET OUT OF YOUR JEEP!"  This is one of those Kodac moments that are just permanently etched in my mind.  I was sitting on the front porch laughing hysterically.  You were always quite the little salesman, but with Kaitlyn as your client, she wasn't budging, despite your most powerful skills at convincing.  You tried every tactic and strategy known to mankind, but she refused to move.  Eventually, I brainstormed, moved her to the passenger seat and the two of you took off for an afternoon ride around the cul de sac.  Such a sweet memory; thanks for being a part of my life buddy....and as always...THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES SON...THANKS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND SOUL!

Loving and missing you eternally,

Deb

Hey buddy,

This is my last entry for today; I'm trigger happy right now, home alone and thinking about you.  Your sister has become a "road warrier" now that she's driving "solo." It scares me Andrew; it just frightens me to pieces.  Will you take care of her, be her big brother and Guardian Angel from Heaven?  Watch over her for me son...just keep her safe.

Remember this picture buddy? I  was pregnant and miserable at the beach, but you were so prescious, walking back and forth with water to promptly dump on my back, UNANNOUNCED, as well as strange things that you retrieved as tokens that you had elected to save.  (cigarette butts, dead jelly fish, a half eaten sandwich and a shovel with no handle...to name only a few.)

Memories are golden....thanks for the laughter, hugs and little boy kisses.

loving you eternally,

Deb

Hey buddy,

I've decide to create special pages, just for you, a place that will focus on only you, the little fellow that came into my life as a tiny little fellow with big, brown eyes, a little boy who never once, not one single time, seemed like he didn't belong to me.  I know in my heart that you felt my love for you and even as a little boy, when I was expecting Kaitlyn, you would listen with intent, when I told you that you grew IN my heart, not UNDER it.  God so blessed me when you came into my life.  I thank him for sharing you with me and for allowing my girls to experience the love and adoration of a brother.  You are, and will always be, a very special part of my heart Andrew.  I miss you and love you everyday and my dreams keep you alive in my heart and sole.  Fly high and hit those baseballs like you love to do Andrew...just keep smiling and hugging...one day, we'll meet again.

From my heart to yours,

Deb (your step-Mom..Bonus mom and the Mom who came to have a son in a special way.)