Because of you, I became a stay-at-home mom. I never regretted a single moment of knowing I raised my child.
Our only child was a very well-rounded, considerate and thoughtful boy. As he grew into a robust, healthy and helpful young man, we could not have been prouder. He became the kid his peers looked up to and were inspired to be. We were told this many times at different functions by his friends’ parents. My husband and I were involved with school field trips, endless hours of homework and different sporting activities. Those memories mean the world to me.
The reason I’m writing this is my son was killed in a no-fault car accident at the age of 19. I cherish being the kind of parent I wish I had had. Sometimes things happen we cannot control. I hope our story can help other parents to be more present and never take their children for granted. And I hope it makes some parents or future parents decide to do the right thing.
Patricia
Never Take Your Children for Granted
