To God, Our Heavenly Father

For 24 Years of Love, Faith, Strength, and Grace

Above all, we give thanks to God, our Heavenly Father, for the precious gift of Rodrigo's life and for holding our family in His loving hands throughout these 24 extraordinary years.

From the very beginning, You walked beside us, Lord. Through every challenge, every uncertainty, every difficult decision, and every moment of fear, You never abandoned us. When we felt weak, You gave us strength. When the road seemed impossible, You showed us the way. When our hearts were overwhelmed, You surrounded us with Your love and reminded us that we were never alone.

For 24 years, You held our hands and guided our steps. You placed extraordinary people along our journey—doctors, nurses, priests, sisters, family members, and friends—who became instruments of Your love, compassion, and grace.

You blessed us with the privilege of watching Rodrigo grow, of witnessing his courage, celebrating his accomplishments, sharing his dreams, and experiencing the immeasurable joy of being his family.

We know that every additional day, every smile, every embrace, and every precious moment we shared with him was a gift.

And although our hearts ache because we wished for so many more years together, we remain profoundly grateful for the 24 beautiful years You entrusted him to us.

Lord, even in our deepest sorrow, we continue to place our trust in You. We may not understand why our journey together on earth ended so soon, but we believe that Your love never ends and that Rodrigo now rests peacefully in Your eternal embrace.

Thank You for carrying us when we could no longer walk, for giving us hope when we were afraid, and for never letting go of our hands.

Above all, thank You for choosing us to be Rodrigo's family and for allowing us to experience a love so extraordinary that it will remain with us forever.

For every blessing, every answered prayer, every moment of strength, and every one of those 24 precious years, we give You all our love, gratitude, and glory.

With faith, love, and eternal gratitude,

Rodrigo, Cecy, and Fer

To the Doctors and Medical Teams Who Cared for Rodrigo

To every doctor, surgeon, nurse, and medical professional who cared for Rodrigo throughout his life, we offer our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your expertise, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment, always working with one purpose in mind: to give Rodrigo the gift of life and the opportunity to keep living his dreams.

We know that caring for him was never simply a job. It required extraordinary commitment, difficult decisions, countless efforts, and a determination to give him every possible chance.

Because of your dedication, your knowledge, and your willingness to never stop trying, we were blessed with 24 years of happiness, love, memories, laughter, and moments with our son that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

You gave us time. Time to watch him grow, to see him graduate, to celebrate his accomplishments, to share his dreams, to hear his laughter, and to enjoy that beautiful smile that will forever live in our hearts.

We know you did everything you could, and we will always be grateful for every effort, every treatment, every decision, and every moment you devoted to him.

Although we wish with all our hearts that we could have had more years, we will never forget that the years we did have were made possible, in so many ways, by your dedication and care.

Thank you for fighting for Rodrigo, for believing in him, and for helping give us the greatest gift: 24 years with our beloved son.

To Sister Grace, Sister Silvia, Sister Bethany, and Sister Clara

There are people God places in our lives whose love and prayers become a source of strength when we need them most.

To Sister Grace, Sister Silvia, Sister Bethany, and Sister Clara: we want to express our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude.

Thank you for your prayers, your kindness, your presence, and for walking alongside our family through some of the most difficult moments of our lives. Thank you for opening your hearts and your convent doors to us, for making us feel welcomed and embraced, and for surrounding Rodri and our family with so much love and faith.

Your prayers were a beautiful reminder that we were never alone. Your compassion brought comfort to our hearts, and your faith helped us find peace in God’s loving presence.

We will forever be grateful for the love you showed Rodri and for the spiritual support you gave our entire family. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.

May God bless you abundantly for the love you so generously give.

To the Priests and Staff of St. William Catholic Church

To Father Francisco, Father Enrique, and Father Brian, thank you for your unconditional availability, your immediate response whenever we needed you, your prayers, and your spiritual guidance. Your presence and willingness to accompany our family brought us comfort and strength when we needed it most.

To the entire St. William staff, thank you for your kindness, your support, your prayers, and for surrounding our family with so much compassion. Your generosity and care have meant more to us than words can express.

You helped us feel embraced by our parish community and reminded us that we were never alone.

We will always carry deep gratitude for the way you stood beside Rodrigo and our family.

To Our Family and Friends

To our family members and friends, thank you to each person who prayed for Rodri, stood beside us, reached out, offered comfort, and surrounded our family with love.

Through your prayers, messages, presence, and countless gestures of kindness, you became a beautiful network of love and faith that has carried us and sustained us through these incredibly difficult days.

There were moments when we did not have the words, the strength, or even the ability to respond, but we could feel your love and knew that you were praying for us. Every prayer mattered. Every gesture mattered. Every person who stood with us made a difference.

You reminded us that even in the deepest sorrow, God surrounds us with people who become His hands, His comfort, and His presence in our lives.

We will never forget the way you loved Rodri and the way you have held our family close. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey and for helping us find strength in faith, love, and one another.

We will be forever grateful.

With all our love and gratitude,
Rodrigo, Cecy, and Fer