Andrew died of heroin overdosed on January 26, 2003. It was his sons 5^th birthday. It was the end to a very long struggle of drug addiction. He died alone. 

Andrew was a sweetheart. He had a huge heart and a remarkable sense of humor. He was able to make me laugh with ease, he loved make all of us laugh. But, of course, there was so much more.  Thank you, Andrew, for touching my life. I cherish the moments I had with you. I learned so much. It is the little moments I miss. I long for our long never ending conversations about anything and everything. I miss knowing I could see you at the coffee shop or a meeting. Thank you for being in my life. 

You were such a wonderful husband, Dad and friend when you were sober. I will never know who had more fun when you played with the boys. It is a little bit of a relief to know you were able to spend the birthday with the boys. Today, you would be so proud of them. They are the best of the both of us.  

We all feel cheated that you left us so early. You died long before the heroine took you. The relief is in knowing that the fight is over. It was such a long fight. I am so grateful that you were in my life for as long as you were. May you rest in peace.

 

I miss you.