a family in mourning
My brother Alan's son, Cameron.
Cameron was conceived and born in Colorado. (where Alan was stationed in the Air Force) Kim and Alan never married, but Alan was there for the birth of his son and many other things. Alan eventually ended up in Texas. A few years ago Kim moved her family to Washington State. Alan worked hard with his relationship with Cameron since he has never been allowed one with Trista and Ryan. (They are of age now, but severely brainwashed.)
Cameron was due to fly out and spend a few weeks with Alan and Lesia this month (July).
Last Thursday he was found without a pulse in his backyard. A neighbor found him and did CPR until the paramedics arrived. They defibrillated him and finally got a pulse back. Cameron was rushed to a trauma unit, but they could find no trauma.
They moved him to another hospital and finally tests revealed a rare genetic heart defect called Long Q-T Syndrome. It is genetic and when you have this there are no symptoms - your heart will just stop. Unfortunately, no one knows how long Cameron was in the backyard before he was found. His brain had been without oxygen too long. Alan and Lesia flew out to Washington and have been at Cameron's side, leaving only to sleep.
Cameron Stowers, age 12, died yesterday afternoon without ever regaining consciousness.
We are taking it pretty bad. Cameron was a Stowers through and through. He was the spitting image of Alan, Derrick, Wyatt, Dave, Sam..... Hey if you have seen one Stowers - you have seen them all.
My dad and brother Don will be flying out today. An in-law of Don's donated frequent flyer miles. Mom is not allowed to travel yet. I can't afford to fly and my body could never physically handle traveling 1700 miles to be there in time for the funeral.
I've talked to Alan and Lesia everyday. Alan is taking this very hard. I praise God for Lesia! She has always been his centering rock and is as now well. This big sister can let go some, knowing her little brother is in good hands and in God's hands.

Onawa?
In light of life and stuff there have been some last minute changes. The dates are still July 9th - 18th. The destiny is now our favorite KOA right outside Des Moines. Lack of interest in Kamping Kabins and current stresses, something familiar and quiet suddenly sounded very good.