Jamie and family, there are no words that could ever adequately convey how sorry my husband and I are over the loss of your son Eli. We’ve had the privilege of meeting your father in law Bob shortly after the start of the pandemic. He is a kind and compassionate human being who shared with us the story of your beautiful children Eli and Ava. Your fundraising efforts are remarkable and I’m hopeful you will have many ways to express the impact Eli made in this world through the donations made in his memory. His memory lives on in the love and kindness we share with those we are blessed to know in our lifetime. Beth and Neal Bennett

Kristen and Chris - I wish there were words to be spoken to take alway your hurting, but we know there are not. We do know, however, that we serve a God who loves you and has promised to never leave you. I pray for you and your sweet family every day. I know that Ava is your light in the midst of your grief. Praying for peace to overcome you, especially during this time of the year. Eli is with the One we celebrate ♥️ We love you all.

I could feel the pain in your update and it saddens me to know how deeply you are hurting. This will be my third Christmas without Bruce. I wish I could say that you miraculously wake up one morning and no longer feel the pain or loss. But I cannot. I hope that you can somehow keep putting one foot in front of the other and get a bit stronger every day. Having Ava must be a blessing. Continue to lean on family and friends and God. Sending love and support from a distance.

I lost my brother to leukemia many years ago. He was a Vietnam vet and left behind three young sons, and a wife with MS. I was a match with him for a bone marrow transplant which he received, although it came with complications. This was back in the 80s and I’m sure things have improved since then. Occasionally, I’ll think of him, and what might have been, but I’m grateful for the time we had as siblings. My wish for your family is that God gives you comfort and peace and only pleasant memories of the time you had with Eli.

Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. We have thought of you often. I hope you will be able to find some comfort with Ava this holiday season. Love to you and Chris.

Thanks for the post- we cherish any words you share with us, even when it feels hard and foggy. Saying your grief is "larger than you are" is such a profound description of the deep feelings of grief. So glad you shared the organizations with us. Love you guys.

Sending all of our love and prayers to you 💙