I would like to introduce to you My Son, My First Love and Last Love, Branden Christian Petro.  He is my heart and soul and he is the light when it is so dark and he is what makes our heart beat everyday. He is Branden The Brave. 

 

I miss his smiles, kisses, laughter, funny faces and but most of all I miss his voice. 

 

I remember the day he stood in my room, a year after he got sick and he said to me, Mom please fix my Brain, because I don’t like being sick.  Ouch! 

 

Throughout the years we tried so hard to find a cure or just something that would magically make things better. Watching your child suffer and not being able to fix things is the worst pain anyone can experience. 

 

I ask you to take the time today and every day to kiss your children and tell them you love them, you’re proud of them and no matter what, they will always be the center of your world. Time is precious, don’t waste it.  

 

Mitochondrial Disease may have taken what’s most precious from Branden but it will never take away his strength to keep fighting. 

 

I love you my son forever and ever and until forever is no more ~ Mom!