Ramblings...

I've been wanting to write for the last couple days, but I keep staring at a blank page without the words coming to me. So tonight I decided I'd open a blank page, start typing whatever is on my mind, and see where it takes me. Consider yourself warned!!

On Friday night, Henry's most recent news story aired on WOWT, our Omaha area NBC affiliate. We'd spent about an hour talking with Matt Smith, and sent him a stack of pictures, but we didn't know quite how it would all come together. We watched it Friday night, in the middle of a House of Cards viewing party, and tears came to the eyes of all four of us in the room. After the story aired, and sharing it on Facebook, we received so many heartwarming comments and messages. As parents, we love telling Henry's story, even the sad parts as those too are part of Henry's life. We also love sharing that story...whether in a conversation, and article, an interview or a news story. All parents want to brag on their children, and we are certainly no different! 

As we share our story, it also reminds us of the strength we have...the strength of our marriage, the strength of our commitment to spread Henry's joy and love, and, honestly, the strength we have to get out of bed every day and keep living. As time passes, it takes slightly less strength to simply carry on, but as any parent who has lost a child can tell you it does take tremendous strength to find the will to go on. It's okay that days are tough...it's okay that we don't always feel strong...it's okay that there are tears...it's okay that we continue to grieve. It's also okay that we smile...it's okay when we feel happy...it's okay that we continue to hope for the future. 

We continue to be thankful for everyone who follows our story and A Monster's Mission...whether you have been with us from the beginning or have recently come across our page. Thank you for letting us share our little monster with you.