It has almost been 3 years now since my nephew died. At times it is easier at times it is not. I always wonder if he had lived longer would we have gotten along better than we did. He and I were working on our issues with each other and making great progress. Even though our problem he was Ty's nephew and his best friend, and I loved him as that. I would have done anything for him. So what if he had issues with me stemming from the relationship with his mother. ( He hated for the longest time because he believed I was like his mother. He believed that because Ty and I had a lot of problems in the beginning that I was controlling Ty and I was no better than Zach's mom who is all evil incarnate. Later he figured out that everything going on was not just because of what I was doing but was because of everyone else involved as well. Naturally being Ty's nephew he sided with Ty and the others(we weren't married when all of this was going on)). Once he figured out I was nothing like his Mom, we were finally starting to work things out. I can honestly say I think had he lived we may have even became friends. However he passed not long after we moved back from Maine so we were never fully able to work everything out. Nov. 17th is the anniversary date so I may not be on much for a little while. At least not when I am thinking about things. I just miss him so much and really wish he was still here and can see his cousins. I know they'd love him. I know Jon was very small when Zach died but occasionally he still mentions his Zen. Even when we go through the very few pictures we have of Zach, he recognizes his face. Zach always hated pictures and deleted a lot of them off of the computer or tore them up. I try to stay sane around Ty right now and do my best not to loose it around him. When Ty is asleep or now around is a whole other story though. Zach will never be forgotten in this household. He died so young. He is missed and love greatly. I know he watches over us. I can feel his presence.




Zack we love and miss you. You were always welcome to be a part of our lives, and always will be a part of us. Never forget that. Rest in Peace.


Zachery Glen Chasteen
April 30, 1990- Nov 17-2006
Missed by family and friends alike.
You left this world before your time.