Three Year Heavenversary

Tomorrow, March 21st, marks 3 years since we said goodbye to the sweetest, cutest, most fun, and lovable two year old nephew of ours. Three years ago on this day, and on my brother and sister-in-laws anniversary, they had to say goodbye to their firstborn son.

The unthinkable happened to my family back in March of 2014. My 2.5 year old nephew was diagnosed with ATRT brain cancer and passed away just 15 days later. Just as anyone who experiences such a tragedy knows, we were left heartbroken.

It is amazing how fast three years can go by and yet things feel as though they just happened yesterday. I can’t describe all the mixed emotions that come when I think about Kai. There is so much happiness that he is in heaven with Jesus. I mean really… that is unfathomable to think about. He is healed. He is cancer-free. He is with the King. I get a little jealous at times when I think of all the pain he has to skip here on earth. But, then there are the emotions of sadness, pain, wonder, and longing. I am so sad and heartbroken he isn’t here and I long to see him. I can easily experience all of these within a matter of minutes or hours. I am reminded that each day that passes brings us one day closer to seeing him again and I am so thankful that over the years we have been able to grieve with hope; hope knowing that he is in heaven and hope in the day we are reunited again.

I love this sweet boy and even though I hate the situation it’s important to me that I honor and celebrate the very full life he lived here on earth. Not a day goes by where you aren’t thought about and remembered, sweet boy. Love you and miss you. Love wins. ♥

PS. Did you see the announcement I made the other day?

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