Three years ago today I lost my beautiful son Alex! He would love that this day is all 1's. He would have thought that it would be a perfect day. He made the corners of my mouth turn up uncontrollably. He made my heart sing. Every moment of his life was so full. I miss so much about him, but I am finally remembering his life fondly and with happiness for us both. Alex loved me and was demonstrative with his affection. I loved him and let him know everyday. My sweet husband Manuel taught me the importance of that. Thank God he was in my life for so long and was my children's father. Alex had many of Manuel's traits. He would give to anyone standing on a corner, or outside his apartment building. Perhaps not money, but a sandwich or a blanket. He gave a sheep he named Lucy to a Chinese family while he was visiting there with his Dad. Who else would do that? That family of a widow and three children were able to eat for four months after that. For a guy who lived daily in pain and believed that everyone else was too, he certainly didn't let that stop him. I know that his life touched so many, especially me. He taught me to live everyday like there is no tomorrow, and to count all my blessings even in the darkest times! I love you Alex. You truly are the BEST!
