To All those who know, and don't know....

As the title states, Yesterday was the marking of the 1 year anniversary of my nephew's accident, which later led to his death on November 20,2006. My nephew was one of the greated kids I have ever met, he was stubborn,smart,handsome and one of the most loving human beings put on this planet. Although to some it seems he may not have had the "perfect" life but to those around him and to those who lived with him or near him, knew quite the opposite. No one's idea of perfect is the same, but here's mine. Pefect is having a family who loves you to no end, who is there for you when you least expect it or in times of need. Pefect is making mistakes but knowing deep down your family is there to forgive you. Perfect is being able to get in fights and arguments, but in the next breath saying I love you, or I forgive you. To some Cody had a rough life, but if you were there at the Christmas', and Thanksgivings', Easters' Birthdays, you know how much Cody was loved. You know 100% that no matter what happened in his short life he had a mother who loved him more than life itself, a mother who cries at the sound of the song; "you are my sunshine."
I'm at a loss of words, because there has been a lot that has happened in our family, but I know that love can hold anyone and anything together despite the horrific that has happened. I know this, because Cody was the Epitome of the word "love." With all that he was put through in his life he still loved everyone despite it all.
With that said, I wont miss out the fact that he had his temper, and he put his parents through the ringer a few times, okay well maybe more than a few, lol. But honestly, who doesn't? Everyone always has something and always goes through stages. I honestly believe if Cody were to have grown to be an Adult, he would have been one the most amazing people anyone would have ever met. I always used to think he would be a Video Game Creator of some sort, or a Computer Wiz.
He was my special little guy, when he walked into the room it was like my heart grew 100X everytime. He made me feel like I was special.
And you know who you have to thank for that, not the Aunts and Uncles, Not the Grandparents, not the Friends, but the Mom & Dad, the not so "perfect" mom and dad. With all the ups and downs in his life, look how amazing he was, look how special he was, look at all the people who have all these good things to say about this amazing person. Look at how he left his heart print in all of our hearts.
I thank his parents for this wonderful young man he was. No matter what happens in life, or how you grow up, as long as you have love in your family I believe your "perfect"
My love for you Cody, is endless and I think about your all the time. I know your in Heaven and looking down on everyone smiling because you know the future, you know there's good in everyone!
I know your Mom, Dad & Ali and Amanda were proud to call your there son and brother, cause I know I was proud to call you my nephew.
All my love,

In Memory