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My Little Brother November, 2001, I will never forget the day,I was told that I had another sibling along the way. As we waited for them couple months to pass we prepared for the arrival of number 6,Would we be ready to add another “Weiglein” to the mix? Then the day came May 8, 2002 and we had another brother-Cody Gerald Weiglein was just like no other. For you were Mom and Dad’s little pride and joy,But to us brothers and sisters you were just another boy. From the time that you were born, you were always on the “go”,And we were the ones that had to keep up- you were never very slow. You went from attending Andy’s football games in the fall,To watching Katie and Kelsey play many kinds of ball. You also got to play sports with your friends - both soccer and baseball, Even being young, you were always on the go in the summer and the fall. We were all impressed as we watched you make some great catches and have great hits,Even if you were not always successful, we were proud that you never threw a fit. When you were not attending a sporting event, you were running around outside,From the four-wheeler to the motorcycle, you were always looking for a ride. You loved the outdoors, especially your hunting trips with Riley and dad,Even if you didn’t get an animal, you never came back sad. For it wasn’t so much about the “prize”, but more about the fun,The excitement on your face as you and Riley headed out with your BB gun. Lomira Pond was the spot where you caught your first big fish,Bigger than dads and that was just your other wish. Gardening and farming, to continue with the outdoors, is what you loved to doSeeing who had the biggest vegetable or newest calf was all for you too. 10 p.m. was your prime time with me- you would come upstairs and we would bond Staying up together until almost 11, of this mom and dad were not at all fond. One day we were bored, so you and I started ripping off the kitchen tilesWhich left dad to remodel the kitchen and clean up all of our piles.Some other important people in your life were the kids at daycare,They formed great friendships and for you, Debbie was always there. Then came February 11 of 2005, a day we will never forgetWe thought in our hearts that you could win that long battle yet. Little did we know then that the hospital would become your second home,At times you loved it there so much that you never wanted to come back home. Even though the nurses were wonderful to you, you still wanted mom there,No matter how good they were to you, there’s nothing like a mother’s care. And so the many trips to the hospital began, and they never seemed to end,But down at Children’s, you and mom knew that you always had a friend. And while you and mom were gone, we realized our house was too still,Turning on the television for a little noise, was the only way to ease the fill. After a while things changed and maybe back to normal a little bitBut don’t worry you were soon to throw some sort of a fit. Finally a huge dream came true when you were able to attend schoolYou made some new friends that thought you were pretty cool. And your first packer game December 9, 2007 you sure had a lot to sayWe know it meant a lot to you because you are still talking about it today! Not only did we call you Cody, but everyone had their own little name for you,Whether it was “Poochie Pie” or “Code Man” you always had one in return, too. Listening to you talk and not wanting to wait for anything one bit,You have to know being spoiled doesn’t even begin to explain it. It was always what you wanted and when you wanted it, so just give in to himBecause I’m sure you still have that little bit of sassiness left within! And the look-it’s no longer the Amanda look Now it’s the Cody look because away it was took. These are just some of the many things that I will miss about you,It will be hard without you but the bond we shared is what will carry me through. Not having to tip toe through the house at night, I know we won’t be able to wake you, For now you will be watching over us; just don’t tell mom about the things we do! I know you’re in a better place, watching from heaven - that big place in the sky,Seeing you now as a happy, healthy boy helps us to answer the question of “why?” I can see you cheering all of us on, reminding us to always give things our best try,Or laughing hysterically as someone misses the next big buck that happens to walk by. I can hear you shouting out the score of the game before it has even been played,And hanging out with great-grandparents and all of the new friends that you made. These things, along with memories, will help us get through our sorrow and dismay,As you push us to continue on until we can be together as a family again some day. Only being 5, you have taught us numerous lessons – many that we will treasure,Of course, some of them being better than others, but always in certain measure. “Never give up” this child taught us many times to our great surprise, For when it’s least expected there are some things that have a better prize. “There is always room to love one more” – this is another lesson we came to understand,Love keeps growing even when you have more children then you can count on one hand. “Someone always has to win the fight” but it may not always be you that succeeds,So don’t get down, instead get ready for the next match with all the strength you need. All in all, you, our little one, has done more in life than most others,And nothing can ever change the fact that you will always be our little brother. Love Always Your Manda-PandaAnd I will always love my little poochie pie!
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