Caleb's bike.....

Last week Monique texts me: "Would Gavin want Caleb's bike?" I get the all-too-common throat lump that seems to accompany conversation about Caleb. 

It's so amazing that she would want Gavin to have it but so heart-wrenching that it's yet another reminder he's no longer with us to enjoy it himself. So bittersweet. 

I never quite know how to feel about the hand-me-downs that seem to come more now that Gavin is at the age now when Caleb was diagnosed and near the age of his death. I do believe though, it gives Monique some comfort and joy to see the other boy in her life enjoy the things so much. And, the sweet Spiderman bike has been no exception. He's having a ball and mastering pedaling like a champ! He cruises the hood with a huge smile and some serious determination. It really makes me miss Caleb but also feel he's still with us in some small way....

....and the obligatory tree climbing pit stop....

We officially have two bikers!