Happy 19th Birthday Austin!

So technically this is Sam's 16th in May 2017 so last birthday pic of the three of them so we know we'd still have this chocolate birthday bundt, sing and open presents and it may have been in Dallas or where Austin landed at college, most likely UT.  We will always celebrate your life! We are so grateful to call you our son forever. #alwaysfivesilvas Your life reflected joy, laughter, faith, love...stinkin' smart and cocky at times, but overall a great encourager...great big brother...faithful friend...competitive with grades, sports, games...challenged us to be our best..right perspective though with his priorities with the Lord and how the rest fell.

So selfishly, I am asking for a birthday present for him(us). The Lord is in the business of redeeming lives and if Austin's life, whether you knew him or not, has impacted you toward our Father, would you tell us?  We know God is sustaining as we still miss Austin every day. Thank you for loving and supporting us.

So wish I could hug you right now and have you try to stand a little taller than me as you finally beat me in height.  Thankful for you having some amazing company in heaven.  Tell Meemaw happy birthday today as well.  WE LOVE YOU!!! Mom, Dad, Sam, & Charlie.