I have a new perspective on singing and performing because of Colin. Each day is a gift from God, and because of you, Colin, I have learned to appreciate everyday and every song that God has given me. You have inspired me to sing for God, and I hope that some day in heaven I will sing for you.  *Love, Aunt Candice*


FYI -  Aunt Candice is persuing a career in singing. She wrote this to be included in a school program during her LEAD in the play "Amahl and the night visitors" She was so wonderful. She truly had a gift from God, and I know that Colin can hear her singing, and she will sing to him in Heaven some day. We love you so much Candice!

Perhaps they are not the stars,
but rather openings in heaven where 
the love of our lost ones pour through
and shine down upon us to let us know
they are happy.

You are my sunshine... my only sunshine.
You make me happy, when skies are gray,
You'll never know dear, how much I love you,
Please don't take my sunshine away.

I used to sing this to Colin when he was in the hospital, when he was first diagnosed with CHD. I sang this song over and over too him, because the nurse said that though he was not able to move, or respond, it was important that I talk to him, and let him know I was there. She suggested I sing to him, all I could think to hum, or sing was this song.  Problem was, when i started to sing, I listened to the words more deeply than I ever had before, then I realized that I was asking him please not too go.  This kind of became a "theme song" for me and Colin, when he was upset, I would talk to him, and sing this song.  This is just a fond memory I have of me and Colin now. I really wish i held him again in my arms, and as the song continues, (i had a dream i held you in my arms, then i woke and cried when i realized it was a dream) This is more true than I ever thought it would be. I often have dreams of Colin, and wish he was here. Usually of holding him one last time, and remembering how special he was to us.

Colin was put here to teach all of us a lesson. As they say, "god will keep you here long enough for your job" Colins job was finished. He taughted all of us about love, life, family, and things we all take for granted. Colin taught us more people in his short 3 months, than we could have taught him in a LIFETIME!  Learn from Colins' teachings.