It is two months today, November 10, 2009 that our son Sergio died. I still find it hard to believe that our son is gone. It doesn’t help to notice that the days go by so fast, as if morning and night melt into each other and become one; no light no darkness, no depth. I suppose we are still in a fog, going through the motions of life. We try to show our youngest son, Nathaniel, that all will be okay. We know that even though Sergio’s physical presence is gone, one day we will see him in eternity with Our Lord. That is the hope we believe in; it is in God’s word and His promises are not empty.
The Saturday before Sergio died he talked to his father and told him that he was very thankful for everything we did for him, and for the home we had given him. He was adamant about following Jesus and that he would always be a Christian. He also shared his dreams of settling down with a good woman and having children, and checking with his father if having children would make us grandparents.
Sergio knew the value of freedom for his mind, soul and body; something many of us take for granted. Sergio shared his heart with people that no one would bother with, most of us would be afraid to. He left a legacy of mercy, forgiveness and love. Sergio was a talented artist, athlete and enjoyed rapping. Words were his soothing balm; in many of the songs he wrote and sang, Sergio shared his love for God, family and the ideals of a life beyond torment and pain.
There were some wonderful things shared by Sergio’s friends who loved him dearly; things we did not know about our son. We want to thank you again for your insights.
I thank God for the privilege of being chosen to be Sergio’s mother. God knew that I needed this child to build character and strength in me, and to learn to rely more on our Heavenly Father than on myself.
We are very thankful for family and friends who have held us up in prayer and offered whatever they could do to help, just asking was a blessing, and we are grateful.
The Saturday before Sergio died he talked to his father and told him that he was very thankful for everything we did for him, and for the home we had given him. He was adamant about following Jesus and that he would always be a Christian. He also shared his dreams of settling down with a good woman and having children, and checking with his father if having children would make us grandparents.
Sergio knew the value of freedom for his mind, soul and body; something many of us take for granted. Sergio shared his heart with people that no one would bother with, most of us would be afraid to. He left a legacy of mercy, forgiveness and love. Sergio was a talented artist, athlete and enjoyed rapping. Words were his soothing balm; in many of the songs he wrote and sang, Sergio shared his love for God, family and the ideals of a life beyond torment and pain.
There were some wonderful things shared by Sergio’s friends who loved him dearly; things we did not know about our son. We want to thank you again for your insights.
I thank God for the privilege of being chosen to be Sergio’s mother. God knew that I needed this child to build character and strength in me, and to learn to rely more on our Heavenly Father than on myself.
We are very thankful for family and friends who have held us up in prayer and offered whatever they could do to help, just asking was a blessing, and we are grateful.
In Jesus,
Cal, Lilly and Nathaniel
Daughtry, "Home"
(Sergio sang this song at a talent show they had at the State Hospital he was in. According to those who heard him sing, his performance was amazing. He sang from his heart. The lyrics say it all)
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