And just like that... He would be a Senior alongside his twin sister Hannah this year. He would have had his “last first day” of high school this week. He would be taking his Senior pictures, going to prom, participating in all the St X High School Senior traditions. His friends would probably want to constantly be at our house to be around his cute sisters...although Riley would never trust one of his friends to date Hannah or Hailey. ☺️He would be deep into football practice already...prepping for his last first game in a Tiger uniform. He would be tall, filled out from a summer full of workouts, and fiercely competitive. He would wear #12 proudly for his dad...and his sisters would be so incredibly proud of him. (And btw they wouldn’t allow him to date any of their cute friends either ☺️). He would be his sisters’ best friend and confidant. Their protector and voice of reason. The one who was ALWAYS on their side. He would be my constant reassurance that they were all safe, smart, responsible kids and would make good decisions...hugging me tightly every time he left the house and telling me “I’ve got this mom..I won’t let anything bad happen to them or to me I promise... I love you.” While he may not be here on this earth, I truly believe in my heart he is doing all of these things from Heaven. I can’t express how often I think about what he would look like or how he would be at 18...but this is my vision. And it makes me smile. 🥹 I love you Riley Matthew...happy Senior year son of mine. Keep watching over us. Especially your sisters...and keep reassuring your mom they are safe this year and always. Forever in my heart. Love, Mom ❤️ #senioryear #childloss #boymom #imissyou #love