Today is my son Sergio’s birthday, he would have been 28 today. He was a dreamer and he could have been a
husband and father. He could have been
an artist, singer or carpenter; he could have been anything he wanted to
be. I miss him. I miss his smile, his laugh, his
insight. I am ever grateful that the
Lord allowed me to have this young man in my life. He was only 5 years old when he was placed
with us for adoption. It was difficult
and sometimes I felt regret that I had taken him into our home, but regret soon
became concern for his wellbeing. Then
concern became love, love for a child who had gone through so much hurt in his
short little life. It wasn’t easy
raising Sergio, we had many moments, but I knew he was worth the fight. We took our chances when we were told that
our son could possibly suffer from schizophrenia, we hung on to hope that he
wouldn’t, but he did.
Sergio was 23 years old when he took his life. He was caged in his own torment and caged by
others who I trusted were providing him with the best medical care
possible. I still feel the sting of the
call that we received the day we were told he was dead, it was a callous
call. I had to forgive the heartless
people that had surrounded my son, but there were also wonderful stories of Sergio. Sergio never hesitated to share the gospel with others who suffered in the same facility he
was in. He served those who could not serve themselves, he prayed for those who had no hope. As a mother it was a great comfort to hear
how others loved him very much. I miss
my son, Sergio, but I know without a
doubt that he is with the Lord. I still
grieve him, I miss him very much. I
remember not too longer after his death I was angry that the Lord would allow
my son to go through such hurt, but I was reminded by a loving friend who said
to me, “satan may have had your son’s mind, but God had his heart.” If
ever words were spoken in truth it was those very words.
So, mijo. I want to
wish you a Happy Birthday!! I know your celebration is awesome with the
Lord. Father, could you please give Sergio a big hug and big kiss from me and could you please tell him that “I love
and miss him very much.”
Who You'd Be Today
Kenney Chesney
