Thanks everyone

I have hardly been on the computer today. Most of the recent posts have been from Mike. I have soaked more kleenex than can be counted. It has been, well, a horrific day. And the worst part is, that it has only just begun. Cameron's 16th birthday is May 5th. Mother's Day is 4 days after that. And then there is just the everyday stuff.

I came home from the hospital today for the first time since Sunday. So many reminders of him everywhere, not to mention the fridge full of food that doesn't seem to be getting anywhere. We are going to have to start cooking less.

I resurrected my blog mostly because it was way too hard to keep retelling Cam's story to everyone I wanted to know. But it has become extremly therapeutic for Mike and I, something I really did not anticipate. But as we tell his story, the good, the bad, and the painful, it has helped us to process our emotions.

Thank you to EVERYONE who has reached out to us. Old friends, new friends, co-workers, family, and even strangers. Your tender words of kindness lift me each time. Ask any nurse in the PICU. Anytime the laptop was in my lap, I was sobbing. Thank you so much for being there for us.

And thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sending your memories of Cameron. He wasn't perfect, but he sure was easy to love. Keep them coming. I have cherished every one.

Sure do love you Cameron, forever for always and no matter what.