June, 2003

Well, here it is June 19th, the BIG DAY, and your father and I had to be at the gym by 5:30 to meet with the dignitaries and your classmates. We marched in with the dignitaries and the teachers and then watched your classmates walk in. It was very difficult being there without you but we believe in our hearts we did the right thing. They presented everyone with their diplomas and saved yours for last. It was so powerful Aaron, and the entire gym went crazy. Mr. Mulvihill after calling everyone else came across with a very loud, pronounced voice AARON GEORGE HILL. Your Dad and I went up to receive it and I could not believe the response. Everyone stood up and was screaming and clapping and yelling GO RED, WE LOVE YOU RED. AARON AARON AARON, It was the most unbelievable experience of my life. Some day I hope you will be able to see the video of this and come to know how truly special you are.

Today is June 20th and someone very special is coming to visit. Barry Gabloff, your mentor in Mrs. Wyman’s pre-school class is coming from Maine and will be spending the afternoon with you. He is looking forward to seeing you and plans on coming everytime he is in Jersey. The visit went very well and you looked at Barry and smiled and we both knew you were aware of who he was. I took some pictures and plan on sending him one to keep. He said without a doubt you will come back from all of this and that time is on your side. He believes you have the will and the spirit to fight this and in my heart I believe it too.

Today is June 21st and it is 13 months since your accident. But who is counting. One day at a time and maybe tomorrow will be the day. It is all about you and when you are ready.

Tomorrow is June 22nd and Daddy and I are finally going to use the gift certificate you and Melissa gave us for our 25th Anniversary. We are going to NewYork and visit some wineries and sight see and just relax. We know you are in good hands and will be well taken care of. Melissa is coming to see you and she is bringing a CD of the Harry Potter movie for you to listen to. Daddy and I will be coming to see you on Monday on our way home. We will miss you but to be honest I am exhausted and hope to pull myself together and get some rest. These past few weeks have been very emotional and draining. We are only a phone call away and if anything happens we will be there within a few hours. We love you Aaron and for now I am going to say goodnight.