Scotty Brian Purcell

33 years ago tomorrow you made your entrance in a grand way! A month early and full of life. Even though you were tiny, you were in a hurry to learn everything and do everything. Not enough time to sleep or stop very long, you had things to do. I didn't know what was ahead of you then, but you always lived life to the fullest and was always there for your family and friends to cheer and encourage. Scotty, I miss you so much, I wonder what your life would be now had you stayed here. But I know you had a place there and your Granny is there with you and spoiling you still! I love you, booger boo and I would give anything for one of those million dollar bear hugs right now. But You better be ready when I get there, cause I will sqeeze your stuffin out! I love you so! Happy Birthday tomorrow, Scotty!

I remember the year you hunted Easter eggs in your p.j.s you looked so cute sitting on the edge of the porch holding your basket and eyes nearly closed from the bright sun. I loved the little boy suits you wore to church and the fun with your cousins hunting eggs. All the memories  we shared through the years. But, I miss you so much and wish I could spend Easter with you....so hurry time so I can. I love you more than life itself, my son. I will be there holding you when God lets me come home. All my bunches of love to you today as always! I love you!

Know this is early but I never miss a chance to say I love you the mostest! I guess now you can't top me very easy. It may be heart day but my heart is broken and patched up in pieces with a missing spot where you fill with your love. I love you son and I miss you as always.....Love you booger boo!

A new year has arrived and I miss you still. The holidays are alwasy empty without your smile and input. Those silly gifts you loved and all the delight of the season. It has never been since you left. I guess that is why I work so hard that time of year. No time to think. Scotty, You will remain a part of me until I die, so never doubt you are the center of everything I do because you are my life my purpose my hope. I love you son!

Son, tomorrow will be 16 years since you left my arms...I miss you so much. How can it be 16 years, the same number of years you were here with me? My arms still ache to hold you, and mess with your hair and simply embrarress a grown boy. You live on and your music lives on with all who loved you. Thank you for giving me 16 years! No matter the years, your Momma still loves you and always will with every breath I take.....I love you son!

LaFreda, I cannot even imagine the pain you bear each day!  I continue to keep you in my prayers.  I know Scotty is looking down on you and smiling at the good you have done as you have turned your pain into compassion and understanding for others that are suffering.  I pray the help you have given to so many will help give you peace.   Love and blessings always -

Here it is the eve of your 32nd birthday, Wow! How can you be that old? My heart hurts so badly cause I would love to give you a big birthday Hug and kiss and mess your curls up on the front of your hair! Remember?

 "God of our life, there are days when the burdens we carry chafe our shoulders and weigh us down, when the road seems endless and dreary when our lives have no music in them, our hearts are lonely and our souls have lost their courage. Flood the path with light, run our eyes to where the skies are full of promise, tune our hearts to hear music, give us a sense of comradeship with heroes and saints of every age. And so quicken our spirits that we may be able to encourage the souls of all who journey with us on the road of life, to your honour and glory".

-St. Augustine

Love you forever, Mom.....Happy Birthday!

I pray you are floating on a white fluffy cloud and singing God's praises this Easter and you are happy there, singing forever. I sure do miss holding you close and mussing your curls. I love you son.

I thought of you all weekend, of all the valentines through the years, the hearts, the garfield cards, mostly the ones you made for me at home and at school. I will cherish them all forever. Even though I can't hold you close in my arms these days I will hold you in my heart forever....until we meet again...in heaven! I love you, Son!