Friends of ours...
Alissa, Ashley, Jason with Gracie and Nathan
~We had a brother whom we loved very much. He entered our life 13 years ago when he began dating our sister.
~We had a brother who was handsome, intelligent, an accomplished engineer and had a big heart. He was hilarious and everyone loved to be around him. We loved to be around him. He enjoyed everything- everything life had to offer.
~We had a brother who carried a lot on his young shoulders.
~We had a brother who kneeled at every alter he had ever been to and who set his phone alarm to pray in the middle of each day at the time of the prayer bell at his beloved Camp Sychar.
~We had a brother who stood up for others simply because that was the right thing to do.
~We had a brother who was always striving to be the best person he could be in God’s eyes.
~We had a brother welcomed us into his home open arms. Who put our crib together without being asked. Who ached for children of his own.
~We had a brother who secretly suffered from unbearable depression.
~We had a brother who believed so greatly in God and his own personal strength, he believed he could be “better” all by himself through his faith, personal effort and prayers. But, he couldn’t see he wasn’t going to be able to defeat this illness alone and fell victim to the stigma against mental illness.
~Yes. We had a brother. His name IS Nathan. WE LOVE HIM. Some might say he was our brother-in-law. But in our hearts he’ll always be our brother.
~We weren’t there for him as we could have been. We misunderstood the depth of his problems and heartache.
~The truth is we didn’t know. The problem is we didn’t know how much he was suffering. We didn't have a clue. Our brother, who gave everything he had to others, didn't let us see how much he hurt, how much HE needed. We pray he will forgive us. We are forever sorry. FOREVER.
As we approach Nathan’s birthday on October 27th, our family will be honoring his memory by walking in the October 25th, “Out of the Darkness Community Walk.” If you are able, we would like to ask you to either join us in the walk on Nathan's team, or support our team as we raise funds to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Any Contribution is tax deductible.
We are both walking to support AFSP. Please click here and scroll down to find our personal pages in memory of Nathan. We would love for you to join us on Nathan's team and walk for this important cause, or if you feel compelled, to make a tax deductible donation.
http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=898&teamID=13169If you are suffering from depression or are having suicidal thoughts- PLEASE GET HELP. Please, confide in someone- anyone. Suicide is NEVER the answer.
Thank you, Love, jason and ashley
Did you know:
One Suicide occurs every 16 minutes. Someone attempts suicide every 40 seconds.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for 25-34 year olds. And the 11th leading cause of death overall.
More people die from suicide than homicide.
He is already giving me smiles after eating..love it!
Passed outt and showing off a little ...
Looks pained..
Tucking big bro in..
First afternoon home cuddles with daddy..love the little lip/chin...
Proud Daddy!!!
Finding ways to entertain himself in a small room
Jason and I headed to Sharp Mary Birch early on the morning of Oct 22nd for the arrival of Baby "No-Name" This pic is minutes from headed to the ER-after 4 attempts at an IV-fun times...
Jason is of course in happier spirits..trying to cheer me up!
At 1059 AM he was out...
Reminds me so much of Drews birth pic...so similiar in size-hair and facial features. Its like a re-do of Drew's birth but less dramatic!
Makes me sad to see a whole in our wall...and water damage...and now we have a reason to pick a new paint color-instead of Honey Mustard Yellow-thats me trying to be positive!
Tractors ROCK!!
Not interested in seeing how tall he was this fall..
He did not want to it to touch his legs...
What a cute pumpkin!!!
Clearly over the itching his legs business..
His favorite part-running around!
Daddy!!!
All Smiles!!
My favorite! Cant wait til next year-BOTH boys get to go!!!
Alissa, Ashley, Jason with Gracie and Nathan
He couched dived (his couch) into the DVR box-I hope it doesnt scar-Jason assures me it wont! 
Was a beautiful day for an Air Show. If you ever get the chance to go see the US NAVY BLUE ANGELS perform-DO IT!! 
Four planes-one upside down
Two planes-one upside down..
Two planes..one upside down..
Notice the guy leaning as an OSU tshirt on..AND notice the jeep says DOC CROWL! 
DREW LOVED THIS!!! 
Waiting for his turn...
Almost 37 weeks...
Back up protection for those diaper changes..
Some old-some new-all ready for you!!
Drew has inspected and approved the future use of the exersaucer! Lets not rush it buddy!
