From frances on 11/24/2008

I saw your story on Cross Country and was most curious about your beautiful son. I have an 11 year old son, and I felt some small kinship in that. I found your web site and have enjoyed the last 45 minutes looking at everything. I enjoyed getting to know Dustin (Bubba) in a small way. I also enjoyed the music you picked out! Corrina, the song written about Dustin, that was played on Cross Country, was so moving. I am happy for your family to have that song. I too have a girly, girl and an all boy, funny, I call him "my man". The only way I can not relate to you is in the fact that my little guy is still here. I see the same "zest for life" sparkle in Dustin's eyes that I see in my son's. Thanks for sharing him with us on the Web. I will be so bold, I am sorry if it bothers you but I feel the need, to say I am worried about you. I can say, I know for a fact, that your son would not want you to dwell on the sad. His zest for life, and his love for all of you is evidence of that. I can see that through the pictures. I saw the pain and sorrow on your face on TV. I know it is tough, but can you ask yourself, would he want this? I am a Christian, but not a bible thumper and I can't quote scripture, but I can tell you that God is with you. He was there the day (in April) you received that special gift he sent you, Dustin. He was there everyday that you had Dustin, when he would make you laugh, smile, and even angry at times. God was with you the day he took Dustin home and he will be with you forever. Those happy memories, those times you feel Dustin close to you, those times you see him,,, that's God's work! I don't even know how to end this, but to say. I am sorry for your loss for which I can not relate, but I am so happy for your gain!! I can relate to that. Having that son for 11 years!! What a precious happy gain.. to not have ever known him would have been a loss not worth discussing. To this I can relate! My best wishes to all off you.