The strength and bravery of the human heart never fails to astound me. We find unknown strength when it comes to survival of nearly anything.

Parents do all they can to shield their children, yet they know their super powers only extend so far. They know one day they have to let go and set their children free. Theirs is a bravery with no Silver Star.

Good parents, teach, nurture, love and guide. Then the watch their progeny jump from the nest; hopefully to soar.

Sometimes, some do not ...

Your brother and sister-in-law could have tried to stop their next from taking that leap. They overcame their pain to do right by their daughter. A selfless, loving act.

i have watched you and Phil Sir do all of this with your own kids and i admire you both. 

@Mikiesboy thanks for the kind words. We've tried to do right by our kids
letting our kids spread their wings is always hard, harder when you've experienced the trauma they did.
thanks for taking the time to read and comment xo

You should be proud of your brother and sister-in-law. 

Moving forward after the loss of a child is unimaginable. Every 'first' without them, birthday, Christmas, Mothers/Father's day, seeing another child becoming an adult, must hurt tremendously. I'm not sure I could do it. 

I understand your pride. I feel that way whenever I talk to either of my brothers who lost their only boys. 

I can relate to the worry of a child far away. As parents, the worrying will never go away. It's part of the unconditional love we have for our kids. 

You are an amazing mom, wife, sister, aunt and friend. 

thanks @kbois

it's been inspiring, i think that's the feeling, to watch them navigate this new family dynamic.

thanks for taking the time to read & leaving a comment.