Thoughts from Daniel Ryan
April 26, 2010

MOM We first met on a stormy day in September. You told me stories of being born during hurricane Gloria. I remember from age three or four I only wanted my mommy. Nothing against you dad but for some reason little boys want there mommys. No matter how much fun Gavin and I have during the day, The way his face lights up when his mommy comes home is something special. That was how I felt about you mom.I was hooked to your leg and followed you every where you went. I guess you can say I was a mamas boy. When I started going to school I met a lot of friends. Even though Mike was my best friend I was still excited to come home and tell you about my day. Nobody could take your place. You coached me in soccer and taught me how to play. But things I learned from you went further then the soccer field. Whether it be sports, Saturdays at Grand-moms, summer vacations, countless hours of homework, playing in the yard or just doing chores, they are memories and lessons I will never forget. Once I started high school I argued with you like all teenagers do, And both of us were so stubborn neither of us would give. I know now you just wanted the best for me no matter what I thought then. You cried at my high school graduation because you realized I was growing up. You told me that I needed to be responsible and to make my decisions wisely. I tried not to disappoint you and I tried to make you proud. You used to worry about me and just last month you told me you still do. You said you always would it didn't matter if I was 50, you would still worry about me. And you used to say just wait until you have kids one day you will know what its like. And you were right. Now I have Son and I'm about to have a wife, and I worry about them and want them best for them just as you did for me. And even though you were sick and you knew how bad it was, you were more concerned about everyone else. I asked you last friday how you felt about everything and if you were scared. You said you werent scared and that everything would be ok. You asked me to look after dad and jeff but I know you wont be far.I wish you were still here, you left me way to early. I wish you could see your grandson grow up, but when he is old enough I will tell him all about you. I wish that call you just to ask you how you are. But I know that you will always be close. If things in my life get hectic or it seems like things are hard. I know you will be looking over me to give me the strength I need. I will miss you so much and I love you with all my heart

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