NEW OLD PHOTOS = SPEECHLESS

There is nothing I can say.  These pictures say it all.  Healthy.  Beautiful.  Oh. So. Perfect.


 
 
At Ty's memorial, our friends Marc and Andrea handed Lou a thumb drive.  They said they had some pictures from when they came and stayed with us in Long Beach a few years ago.  We had it sitting on our "Project Treasure" box ever since, and we didn't get around to uploading the pictures until now.  You can only imagine the joy and heartache this brings.  I am so incredibly in love with this baby boy.  He is pure perfection.  How did this happen?  Where is he now?  My baby.  I love you, I miss you so so very much.  Don't miss me, I'll see you tomorrow.    Always be this happy.
 
 
 


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  1. Sharon BryantMay 6, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Just gorgeous. Pure perfection is right. Love to Ty always!

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  2. AnonymousMay 6, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    I'm crying with you. See you tomorrow sweet prince.

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  3. AnonymousMay 6, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful perfection is the first thought I have when looking at these pictures. What an amazingly beautiful boy!

    Our prayers are with you every day!

    The Stewart Family
    Nebraska

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  4. AnonymousMay 6, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Tomorrow indeed Cindy. To Ty...it is just a blink of an eye, rest assured! That beautiful face will great you with that same perfect smile!

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  5. KyleeMay 6, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Smiling and crying at the same time... love that sweet face! Thank you for sharing. XOXO

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  6. CynthiaMay 6, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    My heart breaks for you... To have lost one of Gods greatest gifts, your Super Ty. He is always beside you. I truly believe he is.

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  7. Julie and Casey from mnMay 6, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Love love love. Thanks for sharing

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  8. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Absolutely PERFECT! I love him so much. How can anyone not fall in love??

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  9. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Beautiful pictures!!!! What a cute, healthy, happy baby. God has him by his side now : ) Always thinking of you Ty. God Bless you Cindy , Lou and Gavin

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  10. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Aw he was such a cute little chubster! Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures. My heart just breaks thinking of what was going to happen to this sweet baby boy.

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  11. abbeyainscalMay 7, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    What a treasure to have these photos but also, how hard it was to see them. I suspect these types of moments will happen now and again. And, I am not sure how I would handle them. However, he is beautiful and always will be.

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  12. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    <\3 thank you for sharing...

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  13. ChristineSMay 7, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Oh such a beautiful and perfect baby boy. Cannot imagine your heartache and mixed emotions when seeing these pictures. I pray for strength as you continue your journey to fight pediatric cancers.

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  14. ChristineSMay 7, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Oh such a beautiful and perfect baby boy. Cannot imagine your heartache and mixed emotions when seeing these pictures. I pray for strength as you continue your journey to fight pediatric cancers.

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  15. JamieMay 7, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    This is Where Lonely Lives

    A child's heart stops beating. Parents fall to their needs.
    Time has run out. The end of their life is all they see.
    Their heart is destroyed along with the love that it gives.
    Welcome to their new life. This is where lonely lives.

    Flowers are no longer sent.The phone ceases to ring.
    People stop coming with all the kindness they bring.
    They're suddenly struck with a pain that never forgives.
    Welcome to their new life. This is where lonely lives

    Time creeps by slowly. The years start to pass by.
    Still, they're left with the never ending question of "why?"
    The heart keeps breaking along with the love that it gives. Welcome to their new lives. This is where lonely lives.

    Written by Jamie, mom to Maggie May
    Dedicated to Cindy and Lou and all parents who have lost a child.

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  16. JamieMay 7, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    This is Where Lonely Lives

    A child's heart stops beating. Parents fall to their knees.
    Time has run out. The end of their life is all they see.
    Their heart is destroyed along with the love that it gives.
    Welcome to their new life. This is where lonely lives.

    Flowers are no longer sent.The phone ceases to ring.
    People stop coming with all the kindness they bring.
    They're suddenly struck with a pain that never forgives.
    Welcome to their new life. This is where lonely lives

    Time creeps by slowly. The years start to pass by.
    Still, they're left with the never ending question of "why?"
    The heart keeps breaking along with the love that it gives. Welcome to their new lives. This is where lonely lives.

    Written by Jamie, mom to Maggie May
    Dedicated to Cindy and Lou and all parents who have lost a child.
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  17. Christine DMay 7, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE these pictures, especially the last one!! Such a beautiful, happy baby Ty was. Tears in my eyes for a child gone way too soon.....

    Thanks for always sharing with us "online friends."

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  18. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I just want scream at the injustice of it all. Ty is so incredibly beautiful. I hope to meet that smiling face one day. My love and prayers to you always Cindy. -Kasey Diotte

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  19. CarmelMay 7, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    What a beautiful baby boy. It still has to be surreal for you, all that has happened since these pictures were taken. Ty was always smiling, he is a true angel. Thinking of you.

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  20. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Sweet sweet baby angel Ty! So precious!! You're in my thoughts... a lot.

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  21. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    with nothing to base this statement on (except for the fact that i am a mom and know this level of deep love)...i just know you will see your ty again and when you do it will be as if not a moment has passed. holding the memory of your son in my heart in this fight against childhood cancer.

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  22. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    So amazingly cute! I saw an article in our local paper about a little boy who went through cancer- even a stay at MSK and is now cancer free and trying to raise money for Saint Jude. Thought of you :)
    www.mymathathon.org/joshhardy

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  23. SharonMay 7, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Cindy, these pictures are priceless, memories lasting beyond any lifetime. daily prayers, God Bless all of you, SuperTy is forever with all of us :)))

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  24. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Hard to believe that this happens to so many beautiful children. I understand. I had a"beautiful healthy baby". At 18 months he was dead from Leukimia.
    Hugs to you.

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    1. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 11:00 PM

      So sorry for you and your family.

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    2. AnonymousMay 9, 2013 at 8:52 AM

      So sorry I hope he/ she plays in heaven. God bless

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  25. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    What a perfect, gorgeous baby boy. Cindy, I cannot even imagine the empty loss and heartache you feel. You have to believe you willl one day hold and kiss your beautiful boy again. So very sorry.

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  26. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    what a beautiful smile a beautiful baby...i hope he is always in your heart and remembered like this...God bless you all...

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  27. Michelle from MIMay 7, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us online. I love the first one....he is perfection. I think of Ty and your family daily.

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  28. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    I have no words - Ty, so beautiful, sweet, handsome, silly, cute - so unfair. Thinking of this little angel always - I'll never forget him. Hugs to you all.

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  29. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    beautiful pics Cindy! My heart breaks for u in knowing the pain u are feeling.
    Betty from Beacon.

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  30. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Cindy you are so right. Beautiful, precious and perfect. He is playing with all the other little angels. It is unfair and cruel. So very sorry for the pain you and your family must endure. I pray for you and your husband. Ty is finally at peace, and sliding down rainbows into muddy puddles with bunches of other boys and girls and, he knows he will see you tomorrow. Meantime you need to believe he is safe and happy and flashing that handsome smile, in a far more beautiful place free from pain and suffering.

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  31. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    God bless you and your family and TY

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  32. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Cindy, He is perfect and beautiful. Those photos are simply beautiful. One thing I have learned from you and Lou sharing your journey with the world is that there is so much for all of us to learn and our ears are open!

    Ever since it really hit home with Tys story (knowledge is power) I have spread the word myself and my Mom and friends always donate to this mission. Much love from a gal that Ty really touched! Lov, Emily (hoboken)

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  33. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    ❤

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  34. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    <3 so much love to you!

    Shawna

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  35. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    You're right...absolute perfection

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  36. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    My heart is sending love, light and peace to yours. He is beautiful....

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  37. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful angel. I truly believe he was, even there, an angel in human form.

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  38. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Pure perfection is right. Beautiful baby boy rest in peace baby. I think of Ty all the time. So sorry. Prayers are being sent your way.

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  39. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Nothing is more beautiful than ty. is it wrong that i can't wait to go to heaven to meet him? I picture waiting in long line, like at an amusement park or something, though because i know so many people will want to meet this precious little boy who inspired strangers to live better, laugh louder, hug tighter and love deeper.

    On another note. I'm still pushing for those blue bracelets. I want one ever so badly. And i think i got a great idea what can be put on the other side of superty.org Ready? ..CU2MORO..... I think it's priceless just like ty. I love that you say this to ty. I couldn't agree with you more in regards to time in the big h.

    Always in my thoughts.... Xxoo
    Kim f.... Wentzville mo

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  40. Tatiana kidanovMay 8, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    How pure and beautiful is this boy! I can't comprehend the evil disease as cancer eating away his body and causing him pain. You were too good for this world otherwise I can't explain it. I. I miss you baby boy.

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  41. SharonMay 10, 2013 at 11:39 AM

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