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In browsing Facebook today I read that another family has suffered the most terrible loss of their little boy.  This was a family that we crossed paths with during our stay in the PICU, but not one that we had a chance to talk with a lot.  This little boy was not fighting cancer, but was born with a known heart defect.  Regardless of condition, from looking at his Facebook page he was another tough fighter!

These stories used to take my breath away as I would wonder how in the world these parents can handle this.  Now they take my breath away as my heart breaks for them.  I don't know what this particular family is going through...no one can ever know.  Even if their little guy lost a short battle against AML, I STILL wouldn't know what they're going through.  I might know some of the experiences they may have had in the hospital, or some of the medical jargon they had learned.  But each situation is so unique that no one else can know what someone is going through.  What I do know is that this family is facing a loss that no one should have to face, and that they are feeling pain that is incomprehensible.

I hope that this family has as strong a support system as we have, and that the love and support will surround them in the days, months, and years to come.  I imagine Henry greeting this new little friend, and that he will show him the ropes.  We all wish these babies didn't have to leave us, but imagining them playing together, pain-free, does bring me some measure of comfort.  Please keep Ethan's family in your thoughts and prayers.  (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Ethan/144693805724341)