Thursday, April 23, 2020
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I remember not one great memory of Riley but many memories of Riley. I remember that he couldnt figure out why we kept putting him on the toilet when he was potty training and it wasnt till he accidentally went pee that he understood why he was there. From then forward potty training was a breeze.i remember how he decided one summer day when he was two years old that he hated to wear shorts and we were forced to find baseball style pants that were a lot longer but shorter than pants otherwise he would have roasted all summer. I remember how he loved his gerbils and hamsters and the smile that played across his face when he held them. How he looked in a great jean jacket when he started kindergarten and at the last second getting on the bus he decidd he couldnt possibly go to school wearing it cus he couldnt undo and do up the snaps yet. I remember all his little science experiments and how he could make his little bit of money last longer and do more than anyone elses. I remember how when he would visit by himself on a sleepover with me that he would sit on the couch with me in blanlets and with pillows and he'd pick grown up movies to watch so I would enjoy them. How he would lije to stay home witb his great grandma and bake pies instead of playing in the lake everyday. That he would chose to visit with one of his aunts or cousins over coffee and cookies instead of run around with the kids his age. That he was always excited to attend a family gathering. That he never gave up on his goals that he would battle whatever he felt he had to in order to meet one of his own deadlines. That he would deliver flyers and babysit while he was in high school in order to pay for things he liked. Or how he was wonderful to his girlfriend's and that he never let his friends down or missed someone's bday. That he was able to fix my furnace when he was 9. That he would attend xmas concerts and classroom presentations for my son so he would have family members there for him that cared he would say. That he was a warm wonderful wise caring patient and giving human being that never should have been able to leave us all here without his humble self to see us through. Riley you were all these wonderful things and so much more to me. I will miss you and ache for the empty spot you left behind. I will hope for your comfort and peace where ever it is that you are now. I will wait for the day that we meet again. Till then, i love you. You were a truly remarkable person and i feel comfort knowing you will be a renarkable spirit aswell.
Your aunt, Kristen.
