On most days, I experience a range of emotions. I will have moments of immense gratitude for my life. Then, I will experience irritation about something—more irritation than is actually warranted. Sometimes I step back and wonder, “How can I possibly feel anything but overwhelming gratitude for every second that I get to live on this Earth with my children and my partner?” I try to remember that it can all change in an instant—that losing a child is something that many families go through. What is the point of feeling irritation when there’s so much to be thankful for?

My heart breaks for several families I know who have … Read More