Andrew Chávez

Dearest son, When I first found out I was pregnant I was in complete denial until I felt you kicking for the first time. I was at church with your grandpa Jose and grandma Maria. It was Christmas eve and it was exactly at 7:48 pm. Your life began on earth the 21st of May 2002 at Torrance memorial hospital at 12:05pm. You were always so animated and funny my boy. So curious about everything. I still remember when the nurses brought you in and you were wrapped up like a burrito ,but your eyes were opened wide and just looking around at everything. All the nurses kept telling me that you had the most beautiful lips. I was so proud to have the most handsome baby in the world. As a child you played baseball , during this time ,you made us aware that you had a little skip when you ran. It was so cute watching you run and skip from base to base. As you got older you played football and soccer too. When you were in middle school you started a debate team with the help of your teachers because you thought it was important to discuss things and here both sides of people's opinions. I remember how excited and proud you were to be able to accomplish that. Remember when you graduated high school!? You worked so hard and made it to the last second! You accomplished everything you set your mind to son. You chose life , and you fought for it. Your dad and I fought with you in our own way. I know you knew that from the bottom of your heart. Do not be afraid my sweet boy because now your life with God has just begun. You will no longer feel all of the petty things we all feel we can't handle as humans.You will only feel the life and love of God. You are also with grandpa, who I know waited for you with opened arms, and he will keep protecting you and taking care of you like he did when he was on earth. I love you my sweet angel. You will always live in my broken heart and always on my mind until we see each other again. Rest in paradise my sweet boy.