We can't believe another Christmas without you. You are with us in our hearts and memories, but so wish you were here so I could put my arms around you and hug you. The ache of losing you is so vivid everyday, but even more so at the Holidays. There isn't a day that goes by that grandpa and I don't think of you. We try to only have happy memories of you, to remember your laughter and loving ways. But sometimes the loss of not ever being able to see you takes over and we are so sad and the tears come. Your mom and I spoke once about how you would be greeted by so many that were unable to meet you, ggj-grandma H., my mother, Aunt Bird etc and how they would take care of you. But knowing you, once you met them, I know that you are the one taking care of them, telling them about the family and giving them big hugs. I know that they love you as we do, and will be there with you to keep you company until we, one by one, come to be there with you. And when we do you will be there with your big smile a big hug and a "love you". We miss you so much Eric!

love you forever and ever, to our favorite grandson.