My Dearest Baby Hunter,
Wow, I can't believe you would have been two years old today. Often, I close my eyes and imagine that you were still here and that you were walking towards me. You would reach out those little arms and say, "Daddy, I love you!" I would smile with so much pride and joy as I would pick you up and let you know that I will always love you. Today for your birthday, me mommy and Bella went to our roof and let a bunch of balloons for for you. It had a card from us and some really neat sports decorations. We hope Jesus let you see them as they floated to heaven. We think he probably did!
So much has happened since your first birthday. Hunter, you are a big brother. Isabella was born May 29 and we already tell her about you. She has a little birth mark on her foot and when people ask what it is we tell them it is when you kissed her in heaven. She is so precious and your mommy and I love her so much. I know she would have loved you too. The other day I was cleaning out a box and found a truck that was yours. It was a real soft rubber one that made knows when I squeezed the hood. Your little sister really liked it. Mommy thought I was silly giving your sis a truck but then I told her it was yours.
Also, another big change is that we are following Jesus and moved here to start a church in New York City. It is in honor of you. Jesus showed me how much he loves your mommy and me when He comforted us two years ago. It was hard leaving Poplar Bluff because that is where your grave is. Your Great-Grandma Carroll takes you new flowers and cleans the dirt off. In fact your Mamaw and Papaw went their today and left you a basket with some toys and stuffed animal for your birthday. They sure miss you too.
Hunter, I haven't cried as much today as when I did on your first birthday. It isn't becasuse I miss you less it is because I can't help but smile as I also celebrate your two year anniversary for being with Jesus in heaven! Wow, buddy you are so lucky that you are in heaven right now. Perfect weather, perfect peace and love and you have never cried or known pain. As your daddy I also see Bella when she gets hurt or is upset. It breaks my heart that sometimes I cant help her. But Hunter, you have never needed help. You are a perfect creation and you have Jesus as your daddy in heaven. I know we will get to see you and hold you someday. I look forward to playing catch with you and rolling in the grass. I love you so much little buddy and I miss you.

I love you! Happy 2nd Anniversary to be in heaven with Jesus!
Daddy


You too can have that peace someday that I know my son has. All you have to do is accept Jesus into your life. That doesn't mean you become perfect or exempt from pain and suffering here on earth. But it does promise you a Jesus that will guide you here on earth and wait for you in heaven with open arms. If you want to know more about how easy it is please feel free to message me with any questions
-Dennis Minner


(If you would like to read more about our precious son, Hunter David Minner, please scroll back through my blogs from February of 2006. Hunter was stillborn at 37 weeks into the pregnancy. He was a perfect baby boy with no medical reasons that he passed away.)