Meet Henry

Meet Henry

Henry's Story

Henry Leland Seretta was born on April 14, 2014. This little monster invaded our hearts even before he was born. He was a completely healthy and happy baby, until he started getting an ear infection and colds in mid-October. We finally got rid of the ear infection, but the cold symptoms never fully disappeared. Over the weekend of November 8 & 9, Henry got significantly sicker. He was admitted to Children's Hospital in Omaha on November 10, 2014, and was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on November 11, 2014. He fought hard for nearly two weeks, before passing away on November 22, 2014. This blog depicts our journey through the grief of losing Henry. If you would like to read more about his medical journey, you can visit his CaringBridge page. More photos and community posts can be found at our Hope for Henry Facebook page. Thank you for sharing this journey with us!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Luck 🍀

I've never considered myself to be especially lucky...I don't usually win contests or games, my name doesn't get drawn in drawings, my life hasn't always followed the timeline I had in my head. Yet today, on this St. Patricks's Day, I find myself reflecting on luck, and what luck means to me.

I may not win at Bingo or get picked in drawings. But I am lucky in ways that matter much more. I found my perfect partner (or he found me!) I have a husband who truly loves me unconditionally despite my multitude of flaws. I have two fur babies who are always happy to see me when I come in the door, and who are always willing to snuggle. I have a job where I'm allowed, and even encouraged, to have fun and laugh. I have family and friends who look out for me, and don't give up on me. I have a beautiful house that I already feel is my home (even with boxes everywhere!) 

My biggest blessing is being a mom to the two most beautiful angels. I never knew how I'd do with being a mother...would I be able to put the needs of a child ahead of my own? Brady and Henry taught me how to do that, and showed me what true unconditional love is. So although I may not always feel lucky, I actually am. I am lucky enough to be the mother of two perfect angels!

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