Trying to get back in the groove.

We made it to and from Columbus safely. Thank you Guardian Angels. It was a long drive, tough on the kids, tough on the Mom and Dad, but we got through it. The reality is that our drive was really nothing compared to the suffering Kim and Russ are going through right now.

Jonah's service was beautiful. Words cannot even describe. The outpouring of love and support for this family was just incredible. There were lots of wonderful photos, beautiful songs, as his father so candidly stated, Jonah loved his "Jesus music." At one point the congregation was given a chance to come up and share their favorite Jonah story. They were great ones, lots of memories, definitely lots of laughs. That little guy, even with all his crosses, always had a way of bringing laughter in to almost any situation.

Some of the sweetest stories were from his nurses that took care of him at the end of his time here on this earth. It's so awesome to me that our loving Father gave everyone the opportunity to know the real Jonah, even in the very end when their times with him were short. It was a true testimony of the kind of kid he was.

I ask as the days and weeks go on that you remember my dear, sweet friends in your prayers. I know there will be dark days ahead. I know there will come a time when the phone calls, meals and visitors cease. That is the time I worry the most for them. So, if you think of it, as you go about your days, when you see something beautiful, something of God's handiwork, stop and say a prayer for Jonah and his family. I know Kim and Russ would be ever grateful.