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05 Apr 2008 - 02:20 pm
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Lisa Levin
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Chapel Hill NC`
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As Bryan's 18th birthday approaches, I am remembering so many things about him, even things that happened before he was born!
I remember Nancy sticking her thumb HARD into her side, saying the baby was poking her, so she was gonna poke back.
We started calling him "BamBAm" back then.
I remember him being in his little cradle as a newborn, able to lift his head and squirm forward even though that wasn't supposed to happen yet!
The first week Nancy was meant to go back to work, Bryan couldn't go to daycare because the woman was sick. Nancy asked me to keep Bryan for the day. I had no real baby experience, but she assured me I would be fine. It was very hot out that day and I had no air conditioning. I sat holding Bryan, both of us sweating. I didn't know what to do, except wait for him to need a fresh diaper or some food. I stared at his sweet face for hours. Mostly he slept, but when he was awake, he stared right back. I was shocked how sentient he seemed, so connected to me even though I was a near-stranger. He was so present. I think maybe it was then that I believed I would want to have children of my own.
I recall when the daycare complained that he was moving all the furniture and what was Nancy going to do about it? She replied, "Tell him to move it back!" He probably did, if they asked him, because he was a good boy.
Once, we went to a restaurant for breakfast. When the waitress showed us our booth, Nancy indicated that Bryan should slide in first. "Why do I ahve to be on the inside of the booth?" he complained. She replied, "Because this way, you're trapped!" She laughed, and he did too. It was then that I realized you can be honest with your child and humorous, and everything would be fine. (This was new information for me!)
I can see him decked out in his fatigues, running through the darkening woods, grinning at his thoughts of being sneaky.
I remember him thinking that farts were funny.
He loved his dogs very much. Jake, I think the first one was named. Then Renee, his beautiful girl. The sentiment was mutual. She looked so sad after he was gone.
I can imagine him today at 18. The phone would be ringing off the hook with girls wanting to date him, fellas wanting to hang with him (fishing, hunting, hiking, etc) He would have a cadre of good buddies, most of whom he'd known all along. And he would be sweet to his mama, cause he always was.
I wonder what he would've wanted to study in college. I'm guessing he would've gone around here, because he wouldn't want Nancy to be without him. What if she needed someone to cook? She'd be too busy building a structure or helping other people to take the time to cook for herself!
Bryan will always be in my thoughts. It's just a fact. He touched so many lives that his memory keeps him alive in all our hearts.
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05 Apr 2008 - 06:51 am
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Rob Rabb
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Durham, NC
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Bryan was such a great kid - at all ages. He would have been an outstanding adult, college student and such. When I was a kid, I thought things like manners were just for show, but as a parent, I know they are a reflection of a child's values and respect for others. Bryan's manners and obvious respect for others earned him their respect. As for Nancy - she has always reminded me of my mom (a single parent) - especially in my primary school years - in that it was always family first. He priorities have always crystal clear. We love you and miss you, Bryan. | | |
05 Apr 2008 - 06:26 am
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Kathy Wisniewski
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Chapel Hill, NC
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Tomorrow Bryan would have been 18. I can only imagine all the wonderful things he would have been doing now. Maybe he'd be studying to be a forest ranger! Maybe he'd decide to be a paramedic (he was always good with the first aid kit). I know he would have been great at whatever he did. | | |
09 Apr 2007 - 09:15 am
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Merry Rabb
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Durham NC
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I was thinking about Bryan over the weekend for various reasons and realized this date is right around his birthday. So I came to the guestbook today and looked back through several years of comments including my own memories of first meeting Bryan when I was pregnant with my son Cameron, who just recently had a birthday himself and is now 12. I don't really have a specific memory to share - I'm just remembering what a great kid Bryan was at that same age. | | |
02 Mar 2007 - 08:23 am
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Madhavi
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GSK Philly
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I came across this website today and tears rolled in my eyes. May god bless his soul and Bryan in fact is very very lucky to have such a caring and loving family in his life and later too.... | | |
21 May 2006 - 09:26 pm
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David Noble
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Garner NC
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I was looking for information on Troop 400 when I came across this site. Nancy, I can still see the glow on your face as you introduced your handsome young man to me. I could tell you were such a proud mom. |
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