Stand by Me

I feel compelled to share this video as it blew my mind. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2539741. Check it out (you need sound). This goes out to all of you who are standing by us right now. We literally could not do it without you. To all the special peeps who are still emailing, calling, dropping off treats or meals, watching Rio, or simply sending us your love - we have truly been shown who the keepers are and we love you for it.

For all of you who comment on our strength, I appreciate it, but we aren't doing anything that any of you wouldn't do in our shoes. We are getting by for our kids, period. If I could cry all day and not function, I would, but that is not an option for the boys or for Rio. I am optimistic because I have to be - any other outcome but the best outcome is unfathomable and I could not deal with the challenges of the present if I spent my time worrying about the future. Each hour is hard enough to get through without worrying about 6 months, or even 6 days, down the road.

So we've said it before but will say it again, repeatedly - thanks again for everything. Someday when this journey is just a memory we will NOT forget all of you.

xo