In Memory of Andrew: Aid for His Family

I often say that I love Gods sense of humor, but today I am not feeling so much like laughing.

About 13 years ago a friendly and familiar face re-entered my life from out of nowhere and... wow, what an adventure. There's so much to say, to explain, and how do I fit such a profound presence here in just a few words.

God sent me Andrew. A wild ride and a blessing all wrapped in one amazing man. He pulled me from my dark and lit me fully with a fire for life. He wrestled with my heart like he was wrestling with God himself... but maybe it was just simply the dark that resided there that he wrestled. The only funny thing is that I thought it was me saving him.. wow, not even close!

Before he left to be with God on Monday, he proved and showed me the way to find God myself... not by verbal instruction, but by showing me a different kind of love. And in this love, I myself was taught how to wrestle with my own salvation. I'm thankful for how he saved, directed and enriched my life in so many indescribable ways. Loving this amazing creation of God was like witnessing God making everything right with sincere presence. Something only seen in movies or in books. I truly believe what God's promises are just by witnessing how strong love can be while walking through life next to him.

He was adventurous, talented, smart, generous, kind, strong, brave, funny, REAL, fierce and one of a kind. If there was a firework store around, he was spending heavy. He loved to bring happiness and excitement to as many occasions as possible. He loved nature and helping anyone he could. Racing was his dream and he had a mean green thumb. The pride he took in his family and work was simply rare. Andrew was loving and pure. He accepted my son as his own and we added a wonderful little girl to the world. What a blessing he has been to our family. Perspective is key, he proved his love fully before he left. Of that I'm truly grateful.

We didn't think the day would ever come and while staying busy focusing fully on one another no plans were made for such a loss. Neither of us ever considered insurance so we are left to ask for help. We were asked to create this gfm to allow anyone who would like to help us with his funeral and other expenses a way to do so. My family and I are very humbled by the outpouring of love and support. It's never been easy for me to ask for help... this is really hard. Money will not bring him back but it surely could have saved him. So in the absence of the father/husband that provided and protected us... please help us. Thank you sincerely. God bless us all.