You loved (probably still do, but that is one of the hardest things about being away from you – we mourn you, even though you are still alive. We think of you in the past tense, knowing that you are only a few miles away, but not allowed to see you.)
Sorry, back to the post…

you LOVE movies. We bought a projector so we could project them on the side of the shed in the back yard. We would swim during the day and then I would cook burgers and watch movies projected on the shed.

One of the first movies you liked watching was Moana. And because you loved it, I loved it. I loved it so much that when my father passed away (your Great Grand father) I got a tattoo in memory of him in the Polynesian style, and have continued that tattoo to this day. When I look at it, I think of you. I wanted to take off my shirt one day when we were swimming and you think, “Maui”!

The other movie you really liked to watch was Toy Story, and that is what we are watching this night… The first Halloween we were separated from you and your sister, I believe you and sister as well as your mom and dad were dressed up as Toy Story characters… I never have seen those pictures, even though I’ve asked several times.

Today is Grandparent’s Day.
We had a customer come in and tell us that they are on their way to have lunch with their grandson at school. I would love to have lunch with you at school. I would love to even know what you think about school. What you are learning. Are you playing any sports? How many friends you have.
I have missed so much. How much more will I miss? I Love you Brooks, and miss you every day.

In June of 2025 I sort of became obsessed with our yard.
I wanted this super awesome, flat, short, green lawn; almost like a golf green.
I got a reel mower from your uncle Brenden Odom (your dad’s brother) for Father’s Day in 2025. I’ve been mowing our lawn about 3-4 times a week every since.
On the side of our house is a walkway leading to the backyard. W decided to create a walkway beside the house with small black rocks and some flagstone pavers. You LOVED this area, and loved playing with the rocks. You would spend lots of time with your toy trucks and cars… and throwing the rocks.
Your grandma and I would spend a lot of time sweeping and blowing these small black pebbles off the flagstone pavers.
Now, every time I walk beside the house and I see rocks on the flagstone, I think of you and how much you loved this area.

Yesterday was your dad’s birthday. It was an ordinary day, but it shouldn’t have been.
We should have had donuts at work, and met afterwards with you and your sister at some restaurant to celebrate. But we didn’t.
It was the first time I have ever not reached out, talked to, or been with your dad on his birthday.
I miss your dad.
I miss you.

I finally did it, I started writing the story.

Brooks, I’m your grandfather. Your dad’s dad. I don’t know what they have told you happened to me and your grandmother, but we have wanted to see you everyday since the day you were born.

The last time I seen you, was March of 2024. I’ve missed you every day since.

I’m easy to find – just search Bryan Odom on facebook or just Google me.

Love You.