I remember the day that Aunt Sharon brought Dylan to my house to pick up his new helmet. I had talked to Sharon in advance and she filled me in on colors and let me go from there. It was the easiest designs I ever did. It just seemed to appear on the computer screen. And the fit was just perfect. (I believe I had a helping hand with this design)
The next call to Sharon was to tell her it was complete and they were welcome to come down any time to pick it up. It was not long until the door bell rang and sure enough there was Dylan and Aunt Sharon. I welcomed them in. I think that may have been the first time I had truley meet Dylan. I had seen him many times playing out door at his house or mowing the lawn. It was hard not to see him since his house was just one down from ours and he was always out doors doing something. When he came in he was a little timid but that changed as soon as we walked into the vinyl room and his eyes caught sight of the helmet. There it was.... the biggest smile I think I had ever seen. I had the helmet purched on my fist holding it straight up and rotating it around for him to see the design on the sides. Then I got to the back that has his name along with a double crossed checkered flag, not just black and white checkered but shiny silver and black. WOOOOWWWWW was the next word I heard. Again a smile that was larger than the first one I had just seen. I ask him if it was ok. He could hardley speak but said," it is Great." I told him to be sure he used it every time he was on that go cart, he needed to protect that beautiful bald head. I also promised him if he needed to have the vinyl touched up or replaced I would be glad to do it for him. He said, Thank you. At that point he did not need to say a word.
The joy I felt in my heart has been payment for that helmet ever since he walked out of the house with it in his hands. I just looked on the computer for the date I had done this helmet and the day that design was made for him was 10-18-2006.. Just did not know it was that close to being his birthday back then. Maybe it was his birthday when they picked it up. Hope it was!!!!!!!!
I have been able to see that helmet being used several times since then. Not in Dylan's hands but instead in his Dads. In my mind I always see that beautiful smile and feel that heartful of JOY.. Thank you Dylan.
Happy 16th Birthday.
Shirley
Bub I have so many memories of you. The one I remember was when we was at the car show at the Back in Time Resturant. Checking out all the old cars and a new Vet. Grandma Lane got tired so she when and sat in the van. You would go check on her and when you came back where Aunt Wilma and I was you would sneek up and scare me and oh the laugh you would have. I miss hearing that. Miss those hugs to. Love and Miss you so much. Big Grandma Hugs and Kisses
Well I cant even begin to think of all the fun times you, me, Jordan had. But I can name one ride off the bat. I remenber you were at home, and you had me and Jordan spend the night, a sleepless one.... The morning after, early, you just had to wake your mom and dad up to get out the 4-wheeler, lawn mover, and go cart. I believe the words said were, " They're are goin to be P.O.ed...." You said " Na, I do this all the time." Sure enough we got the O.K. and next thing I knew a 4 wheeler was tiring up the drive way. You yelled "get on!" Being the friend I am I played along and rode, until I saw your finger push the gas in as far as it would go. I yelled, " If you kill me so help me god!!!" and you just laughed.... Great times nver to be forgoten......I LUV U Dylan!!!!
Ur Friend,
Shane
Dylan was very sick and just came off the ventilator. He was able to have his first drink of fluid. He was happy about that. Then he asked "Dad, I'd really rather have the beer truck ". What a sense of humor Dylan had. He was strong, brave and never gave up. He will always have a piece of my heart !
thinking of you Dylan !
Karen
Bub!
Where do I even try to start? We have SO many memories together! You are the best little brother that I could have EVER asked for. I miss all those fights we use to get into over stupid little things. I use to cry because I would say you were being mean to me but now I cry because I dont have that anymore. I dont have you to sit around and jsut annoy the crap out of me when I was already in a bad mood! You were so strong and I just want you to know I look up to you. Eveytime I think I cant do something I most all of the time think of you and how stong you were. My heart aches so much because I miss you! You have made my Faith in God so much stronger before, I would dread going to church because I would be bored because I wasnt searching for God but now I enjoy getting up on sunday morning and going to church! Thanks you! My life will NEVER be the same without you! I guess thats all I will say for now Bub! I love you with all my heart and you will forever be with me! I miss you so much! Love your SIS!! (Garbage Disposal, Physco, or anything else you want to call me =] ) See ya later Bud! xoxoxo
