Normal Life

Sorry, this will be an emotional and difficult read, it is a story we must tell. We expect Cody to be back making us all laugh again soon, please send your hopes and prayers. We appreciate all of your support.
December 4, 2008
4p
Cody participates in basketball practice, his usual happy athletic self.
December 6, 2008
11 PM
I am working and I hear Cody get up and go to the bathroom. He has been sick, coughing over the past few days. No runny nose, no fever, no ear ache, no mucous, just a nasty dry cough. He sees me in the hall, “Hi Daddy - I’m just grabbing my retainer.” He proceeds, hugs me good night, we say “I love you” and off to bed. Two hours later…