In memory of my beloved son, Derek DiGregorio, on his 29th birthday, today, October 8.

There are no words to express how much you meant to me,

A son like you, I thought could never be.

Because the day you were born, I just knew God sent me a blessing — and that was you!

For this, I thank Him every day,

You were the true definition of a son, in every way.

It is because of you Derek, that my life had meaning,

Becoming a mom had shown me a new sense of being.

Always remember that I know how much you cared,

I could tell by the relationship that we shared.

For a son like you, there could be no other,

And while we are apart,

Please do not ever forget —

You will always have the love in my heart.