Worldwide Candle Lighting

Tonight we lit candles for our boys that left this world all too soon as part of The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting. Around the world, people are lighting candles in memory of their children at 7:00 pm, thus creating a wave of light. This afternoon, we also lit candles with people with whom we have come together to grieve through Compassionate Friends.

One thing that was said at the candle lighting ceremony this afternoon was that we don't remember these children because they died, we remember them because they lived. Our boys, even in their short lives, have had such an impact and given us much to remember. We wish we had gotten more time with them, but we will always remember the time we did have.

To all of our friends and family who are grieving the loss of a child, remember that you are not alone. Share your child with anyone who will listen, tell their story, and keep the light of their life alive in your heart.