Alex

I am so grateful for Alex and the man he has become. When we were little he was my little baby. I loved him so much. As he grew up we grew apart but my love for him always remained. I knew that we had something special, but through both of our struggles we drifted. As many of my friends know, we have come close to losing Alex many times. We have watched him struggle since a young age. I was so proud of him the day that he went to rehab. I am so proud of him for at least being willing to change. I saw him transform and to see him year after year sober gave me even more pride in him. When he went out this last time, I had to make a tough decision and that was tough love. I encouraged our family to do the same. I felt he had been given enough chances and if the family went to rescue him, he would fail. He was in a terrible place and death was an option. It was a hard decision but ultimately it was the best decision. Alex checked himself in to detox and decided to leave his life and move to Texas to live with us. Every day is a blessing. I am so proud that of who he is and who he will continue to become. God did some amazing things in his life. He sent angels to Alex at the right times, and one of those angels is Matt. I am grateful for his influence on Alex, I am grateful that he continually guides Alex in the right path. Alex changed his life and got baptized. That was God day for sure. I am so grateful that God found Alex when he needed to be found. I am so thankful for the work he has done in Alex’s heart. He has always been an amazing guy but he stumbled just like we all do. I am grateful that I have my cousin back, I am grateful that I get to spend time with him. I am so thankful that he thought enough of me to confide in me and talk to me. I have always loved him and always will. I can’t say enough how much I admire him and his strength. God has big plans for him and I know there is nothing that he can’t do. God is still in the miracle business and Alex is a walking and breathing example of our God’s love, perseverance, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and awestruck wonder.