Hi Noah,

Today we went to take the family photo for Christmas. It was difficult not having you with us and thinking of how wonderful it would be if you where and how cute you would be.  How we will get through the next 45 days God only knows, Thanksgiving,  your 3rd birthday then Christmas, God help us...  Sometimes I expect so much and I just don't get it as it relates to this whole tragic experience. I'm certain that salvation is at steak for many and you will and are already being used for this and so much more... I just really want to see how God is working in this... I need Him to work in me and in the rest of us. I pray that God continues to do a mighty work in us all, as we  sure need Him to do so. I pray for His hand to be upon us, His hedge of protection to be on our family. Praying for His grace, joy, peace comfort and strength, knowing you are in heaven looking down upon us with your beautiful smile.

Its almost Thanksgiving: I am very thankful: I'm thankful for the 2.5 plus years we had to experience your presence here. I'm thankful for the all the precious moments we had together. I'm thankful the laughter and joy you brought to us all. I'm thankful for being able to be your dad and a father to you. I'm thankful for Gods grace and my salvation knowing we will see you again in heaven and we will be spending eternity together. I'm thankful for all those who have been and continue to pray for us. I'm thankful for your mother and brothers and how they have been strong through this. I'm thankful for our family and our church family for all the prayers and support. I'm thankful that I have the opportunity to be a better husband to my wonderful wife and father to my amazing boys Dylan, Myles, Benjamin. I'm thankful for our new baby that will be born the same week you went to be home with the Lord. I'm thankful for His grace and mercy and being able to grow in my walk with Jesus.  I'm so thankful for you Noah and I pray that through you and this whole experience more will come know Jesus. Thank you Lord for being on the throne and helping us get through each day.

 Grace and peace my little angel Noah,

Love you and see you soon Daddy.