I will never, ever, ever forget the kindness that Don showed me when I was early on my grief journey. It's rare in my world to find a Dad so incredibly dedicated to his family. And I'm beyond grateful for his compassion, understanding and insight to those of us walking the challenging path of losing a child while he was on it with us.
It's rare that I find myself so torn at the news of a passing but tonight that's where I sit. I know Don was in pain and I know his heart had been broken far too many times, but I also know that he loved his surviving family without fail. My heart sings that he is no longer in pain and that he is in the arms of those that have gone before but it also mourns for his family that remains.
Sending Peace, and Love and even a bit of Joy where it's appropriate. Fly in Joy Don.
Penny - Sean's Mom
(and tell my boy I miss him)