Hello dearest family, friends, and community.

As we reach yet another “milestone,” this 3-year anniversary since Charlie left us, we wanted to reach out. We want to say thank you for all of the love and support you have shared, and know we will continue to feel nurtured as the years carry-on.

Although the day-to-day of our grief is usually not as raw and visceral, we know it will be a lifelong process. Ready or not—life carries on. But that does not mean we “move on,” or “get over it.” Nonetheless, as life carries on, so do we. We do so with Charlie forever in our hearts and thoughts, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, in our dreams or through seemingly random coincidences that feel decidedly like Charlie-energy from beyond.

This Caring Bridge site has been invaluable for us to share with you, our beloved community. Yet as we’ve arrived at three years, we have decided to make this our last post (with the right to change our minds should the need ever arise). With that said, we invite you to continue honoring and connecting with Charlie in your many ways, and to reach out to us when/if you’re feeling that call. We always appreciate hearing memories and stories. Quite a few of you have expressed not knowing what to say or if the timing was right or if you’d upset us. Please know you don’t have to get anything perfect (we’re really working to let go of perfectionism in all the ways it shows up in our lives); it’s never too late or bad timing. You might catch us on a day of heavy grieving, and we’ll appreciate feeling your love and support. Or you might catch us on a day of levity or even joy, and that will feel good too.

No pressure. Always an invitation.

We continue to keep a candle burning on our hearth and will continue that for the foreseeable future. We hope you too will take moments, small or large, to be present with your memories, feelings, and love for Charlie. We’d also like to share a slide show that we put together shortly after Charlie died. Hope the images rekindle memories and connection.

With love, gratitude, and care,

Sybil, Craig, & Maura