Journal entry by Erin Rongers —
It has been 29 days since we said goodbye to Zach. It seems like both yesterday and ages ago... all at the same time. While we are grateful that his suffering has ended, we miss him so much. Grief is so strange. The kids are amazing and resilient and he would be so proud of them. We are trying to stay busy which seems like the right thing to do, but it's also overwhelming at times. I know we will all be okay eventually, but this is really hard.
I cannot express enough how much your love, prayers and support have meant to us. You have provided meals, money, hugs, prayers, entertainment, the list goes on.... Without a doubt, the kids and I have the BEST people in our lives. We are so incredibly lucky. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I probably won't keep this journal going any longer (it's been 17 years...wow!), but please stay in touch. Words are failing me, but we are so grateful for each and every one of you. And, as Zach would say, "live long and prosper!" :)
Love,
Erin, Stella and Andy
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