As the 2015 chapter in the book of our lives draws to a close, there is so much to be thankful for.  Especially the good thoughts and prayers that kept all four wild boys together (except for a few trips here and there.)

The wild boys and I can not thank you enough.  And send them back tenfold.

That said, sometimes (try as I may to see the faintest light in some of life’s darkest sad, sad, sad hours) the sorrow takes hold.  And even lingers… casting shadows on everything – even those happy, joy filled moments.

It seems my ridiculous optimism never manages to make that sad completely invisible.

But I won’t stop trying for these boys (and you all know what happens when I want something badly enough 😉 ).

The dark “pages” of 2015 taught the boys and I some tough lessons. But we were together. And we pulled each other through.  And we learned so, so much about ourselves and each other.

And as a complete, entirely welcome surprise, Marshall only visited hospitals for testing…rather than spend months inpatient.

We have been soooo lucky in so many ways.  Maybe it’s our refusal to let that lingering dark sadness cast too much on our light that lets us look forward to a future so bright.

I hope with everything we are that 2016 brings new beginnings, new adventures, more togetherness, even more massive gratitude, and all the happiness these four boys’ (and everyone reading this) hearts can hold.

Truly.  And always. ❤