Dear Friends.

With a heavy heart I report to you all - Master Bjorn Francis Peterson has made his journey to the great hereafter. It was a peaceful passing, cuddled between his mommy and daddy. 

I don't have a lot to say at this time. It's taken me nearly a week just to get this much out. We are all coping, grieving, and recovering. I explained to Zarek that Bjorn went back into the realm from which he came, and he is free of pain and suffering. Sometimes we will be sad because we miss having him here, but remember that he isn't sad; he is free. He will still visit us, but in totally new and different ways than we are used to. It's okay to feel sad or mad when someone dies, but it's important to honor their memory by doing the next right thing.

So that's what we are doing. The next right thing, just like one of Bjorn's favorite movies, Frozen 2. (Watch it!) The night Bjorn left we watched it together, and as I held him I said that he can come visit me and watch this movie anytime. 

There's a tree in our yard dedicated to Bjorny, we hang ornaments and chimes and toys from the branches. I included a photo of it; with one of the frequent picture glare anomalies we see. I think it's a glimmer of Bjorn. I have been spotting triangles a lot too, and other little things that just remind me that our love lives on. Love cannot die.

Here's the thing about death; specifically a death like this where someone has fought and suffered so very much before succumbing to disease. They, their spirit, is happy. No more pokes, no more pain. They are free. I don't intend to proselytize here, but I think its fair to generalize that these souls, once departed, are free from agony and sadness. Death has parted them from their disease and pain. It's the people still alive that are hurting now. We carry the pain of losing them in the physical realm. And as much as I wish none of this were happening and I still had the privilege of hugging both of my sons, I take some solace knowing that Bjorn will never hurt again. He is at peace. Our family is also laboring into that peace. Bjorn was the best four years of my life, and I am forever changed by his legacy. I am so blessed to be the mama of two perfect children... One looks up to me, the other looks down upon me. I never wanted it to be like this, but this is the fate we shall rise to meet. 

Thank you all for your love and support. Amiee still has the GoFundMe up, as we are still financially recovering from basically 2 years of treatment, and currently neither of us are working nor do we qualify for unemployment - so those of you who have donated to us please know how much it means to our family! That said, I know we're all financially hurting at this time, so please don't feel that money is the only way you can support us or memorialize Bjorn. As of now I'm asking people to plant a tree (or whatever you can) in his honor. So many people shared their candles for #shinebrightbjorn, it was astounding to know how many folx out there care. We are discussing what we want to do now, I want to start a completely accessible movement in the name of Bjorn. So. Stay tuned for updates on that. 

Meanwhile, keep spreading positivity, radiating love, and do the next right thing. 


Sleep now, sweet prince.

Bjorn Francis Peterson
03/30/16 - 04/30/20

We love you forever.