Happy 19th Birthday!

My sweet Caleb. Nineteen years ago at this time, I was eagerly awaiting your birth. We were getting ready to head to the hospital for D. to be induced. I remember it all so very clearly. When you were finally born at 9:21pm, I was so blessed to be in the delivery room. The doctor handed me the scissors to cut your umbilical cord, literally severing the connection between you and D. and joining you to me. When he tried to place you in her arms, she said, "I'm not his mom, she is. Give him to her." Then she pointed at me. I will never be able to thank her enough for making me a mom. Though you were only with us for a very short 5 years, every day was filled with your joy and laughter. You introduced me to a type of love I had never experienced before - the love of a mother. Today, I will celebrate your birth. I will celebrate your life. I will celebrate you. You are greatly loved and greatly missed. Happy 19th birthday in Heaven. I love you to infinity and beyond and always will. #LovedToInfinityAndBeyond  #Calebismyhero 

Loved always in all ways - to infinity and beyond.

Angel and Caden

Happy 18th birthday, Caleb

 Today would have been Caleb’s 18th birthday. I still miss him every single day and wonder what he would be like. What kind of man would he be? Would he be getting ready to start college? Would he want to join the military? Would he have wanted to join a trade? Would he still want to help people and make a difference in the lives of others? 

So many things that could have been. Should have been. But there is one thing that happened that I prayed would happen. I know he loved Jesus with all his heart. I know he is now in the presence of God Almighty. God holds Caleb in His arms. 

We may not know what God’s plan is. I may never know why Caleb was called home so early. However, I do know that if what we went through helped just one person come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior then it was worth it. That means one more person will join Caleb in Heaven. I can rejoice in that knowledge. 

Today, Caleb celebrates in Heaven. He gets to celebrate every single day. So, although I miss him, I will not wallow in grief. I move forward and live life without him. And to live a life with Jesus so when my time on Earth is done, we can celebrate together.

Until that time comes, I will remember his birthday here. Tonight, Caden and I will celebrate with fried shrimp - Caleb’s favorite. 

Happy birthday, Caleb. 

You are missed and loved to infinity and beyond. 

Love,

Angel and Caden

10 years

 10 years.

520 weeks.

3,653 days.

87,672 hours.

5,260,320 minutes.

Those all represent one thing. That's how long it's been since you took your last breath as I held you in my arms. I will miss you for the rest of my lifetime. And I will remember. I love you, son.

#ALifetimeOfLove #CalebIsMyHero #MissedAndLoved #ToInfinityAndBeyond 

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We still miss Caleb every moment of every day. He is always in our hearts, always in our thoughts, and is loved today, tomorrow, in all ways to infinity and beyond.

Angel & Caden

Happy 15th Birthday, Caleb

My world changed the day I became a mom. Tonight at 9:21 pm marks 15 years since Caleb Michael Huffines took his first breath.

One Year After Melanoma Diagnosis

It's been just over a year since we found out Dad had melanoma. We then waited another month until he had the first PET scan It's been such an up and down year due to it and the other health issues that were discovered during that time. He's been through double pneumonia, three heart cath procedures, infusions every 3 weeks for the melanoma, and a host of rashes and infections.

Back to School Again

This year, back to school posts are a bit harder to handle than ones in the past. I see all the wonderful pics of kids starting high school. I smile a little and I also cry little. I should have a freshman this year. Caleb should be turning 14 in less than a week. I’m in a contemplative mood and wondering about things.

3rd Heart Cath Procedure

Dad had a third heart cath procedure done yesterday to remove the 100% blockage they had not been able to remove on the prior two attempts.