Happy Birthday, BJ 4-18-07

Happy 5th Birthday BJ we miss seeing you but we haven't forgot your birthday. We will see you on Sunday.
Your a special boy who really deserves a wonderful party.



AJ misses his buddy so much, ther is 3 years between them but man you would never guess it when they are together, they are truelly 2 peas in a pod.
WE LOVE YOU BJ

Happy Birthday, Blaine 4-15-07

Happy Birthday Girl... I know things have been going on with both of us and we have seperated a bit. I want you to know I haven't forgotten you and that we will get back to talking everyday and seeing each other again.
Your a wonderful friend sending me comments, and messages to give me a smile. I seem to be needed them and you always know when I do need them. Thanks.
I love you and I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
LOVE TO YOU BIRTHDAY GIRL

AJ's Birthday Pictures

AJ's pre birthday pictures

An angel among us

I am sure that most of you have guessed by the heading that we now have an angel among us. I can't even express to Austin's family the sympathy I have for them. My broken heart can't compare to theirs and I just pray for the pain to be eased.

Austin reminded me so much of AJ as they were only 2 weeks apart. I hoped to one day meet Austin and his family but as the distance plays a small part. Austin is now dancing upon the clouds pain free, flying high among everyone he has touched in his life.

Please pray for the Akin Family and send you love their way.
Thanks for reading.

Fly Austin Fly

Austin Foster Akin was granted his angel wings on April 6, 2007, at the tender age of two, following a courageous year and a half battle with Neuroblastoma - a childhood cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Austin had touched in some way throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Austin's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which ones lives. His contagious smile could melt the hearts of those around him and though he only spoke a few words, his voice and thoughts could always be heard. Austin is survived by his parents, Jason and Elizabeth Akin; grandparents Mike and Lydia Lipscomb (Pop and Nannie), Harry and Brenda Akin (Pa and Grandmama); great-grandmother Ima Dee Akin (Mama Dee); Uncle Alan Lipscomb; Uncle Jerry and Aunt Amanda Caperton and cousins Dylan and Emily; Uncle Justin Akin and Aunt Yari Jiminez and cousins Bailey and Brenda; along with our extended family, including Dr. Mahendra Patel, Dr. Michael Grimley, Delores Hagen, and the staff at Children's Methodist Hospital. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Porter Loring Mortuary North.ServiceWednesday, April 11, 200710:00 A.M.Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church16075 N. Evans RdSelma, TXInterment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation at www.firstgiving.com/austinsfight.

Dedicated to Austin and Elizabeth

Dearest Austin,
For a now 2 year old, who I have never met, you have become my own little hero. You are so brave in everything you have gone through. With the distance between us it has caused meeting you a problem but with my heart the distance hasn't made a difference. I have fell in love with you. Being 2 week younger than AJ. I feel like you are part of my family also. You have thought me to always fight now matter how hard. Your truely an angel on earth and I know that your mom and dad are the luckiest people in the world to get to have you in their life each and everyday. There isn't a day I don't think about you and I will continue to think about you and your mom everyday forever.

Thank you Elizabeth for letting everyone be apart of his life for it has made me a better person to be able to get to read about him, and know that he is the strongest little man I will ever met.
MY love to you and your family as this time can't even be imagined to anyone who hasn't been in these shoes. May God give you the strength to get through this and give you the time to spend with Austin.
We all love you.

Needed Prayers

With the exception of a new blog, which I am sorry about but can't get logged into the other one, I am asking for a few prayers.

I can't say either one is more important than the other but they both mean ALOT to me and I am needing some major backup on this.

First, my grandpa has been very sick lately and has had cancer previously, but with the last scan being great for that part of cancer. They did not do a full body ct scan. So after he has been getting weaker and weaker, he fell yesterday afternoon and mom and dad went and took him to the hospital. After tests they have came to say that he has lung cancer and it has went into his head.

As of today we are not sure what all is going on but they are keeping him confortable. We have alot of questions and hopefully will get answers soon. Here is a picture of my grandpa and AJ 2 weeks after he was born.

AJ and I have befriended the wonderful AKIN family in San Antonio, TX and their little boy Austin just turned 2 on April 2 he has had a rough time in his 2 years. He is also fighting cancer and on his birthday they did a ct scan and the results are not good. They are keeping him confortable and he will stay in the hospital.

My prayers are to please keep both papaw and Austin pain free and to please be with them and their families during these difficult times. Here is a picture of beautiful Austin.