Brandon Lee Powell

My life was forever changed when God gave me the gift of being Brandon’s mother. From the moment he was created he stole my heart. His existence brought my life meaning and he helped to make me who I am.

I still can’t believe he is gone. There are things we still needed to do. There is still a life he needed to live. I don’t know how I will go on without him.

I can still hear his laugh. I can still hear him call me momma. I can still feel his presence around me.

He is a beautiful soul. His compassion for others was immeasurable. He was goofy and funny and could make anyone laugh. He was the life of the party. He had an infectious smile. He saw the good in everyone. My son was kind, caring, generous, loving and wanted nothing in return but love. He was loved by all of his friends; he loved all of his friends.

Brandon was smart and philosophical. He had a curiosity about life and always wondered outside the box. He had an appetite for knowledge and always wanted to know more.

Brandon will be greatly missed, but he does not want you to grieve because he has taken God’s hand to be with him.

It is time for you to rest my son. I know you are now in Paradise. I pray for peace as I deal with your loss, but I thank you for what I was able to have. Your last words to me were “I love you mom”. I was lucky enough to hold your hand for the brief time you were here, but your heart I will hold forever.

And so I close in Brandon’s own words, “Thanks for all the love! You guys are awesome.”