What's in a title?

U.S. Navy SEAL, Elite Warrior, Special Warfare Operator, Chief Petty Officer..... just a few of the titles appropriately associated with the name of my first-born and only son, Aaron Carson Vaughn. All of these titles have brought our family incredible pride over the past twelve weeks while his name has been plastered on front pages of newspapers, run across tickers on the bottom of television news networks, spoken from the mouths of thousands of reporters and hand-crafted into tender flyers which advertise another event at which his memory will be honored. But when I think of Aaron, the titles which flood my mind are Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Grandson, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew and Friend.

This blog will be a place of hope; a place to share memories, laughter, and tears while celebrating this amazing man God gave me the privilege of raising and loving for 30 incredible years! I am embarking on finding the proper way to honor Aaron and also create a legacy by sharing the things I know he'd tell you if he were still here. I feel no need to rehearse how he left this world since you can read that story for yourself in literally millions of articles (just google his name).

Aaron left his mark on this world! He lived 90 years in 30! We will never regret one moment of our lives with him. He was a blessing from birth and continued to bring his father and I nothing but honor & joy for the remainder of his time here on earth. Aaron most definitely lived large - he took no moments for granted. I pray I'll carry a portion of his boldness as I move forward with his story / our story.

My title? Mom.