Thanksgiving

Originally posted on CaringBridge on November 27, 2014 7:51am

We are boycotting the holidays this year.  However, the holidays still happen.  Today Facebook is filled with Thanksgiving wishes and lists of things people are thankful for.  So although I am "boycotting" the holiday, and although I am beyond angry that we are not busy celebrating Henry's first Thanksgiving, there are things I am thankful for.

I am thankful beyond words for my amazing husband.  Even in the depths of his grief, he wants to make sure I am ok.

Our family has not left our side since Henry was admitted to the hospital.  Our parents spent the night that first night in the waiting room, and most of our family was there when Henry passed.  Even though they too are grieving, we can lean on them for love and support.

I am thankful that we enjoyed every moment that Henry had with us, and we took advantage of opportunities to do things as a family.  We loved being his mom and dad, and I believe we gave him a happy life.  He will never know sadness, he will never struggle.  In his short life he knew only love.

The support of our friends and the community has been overwhelming.  I wish more than anything that Henry was still here with us, but in his death he has shown us the good that is in the world.  He has brought people together in a way that only he could do.

So although I am boycotting the holiday, I am still thankful.  I hope that those that read this are enjoying a day filled with family, friends, and good food!