wave of light

For Liam and all the babies who should be at home with their families.

It's been a strange year but i'm grateful for every moment even the trying ones.

Nobody knows what lies ahead or even what the next moment will bring. Liam taught me to appreciate
life and my promise to him is to cherish each day.

Here's to hope for better days and another year with two of my people.

From my heart.

Sending hope for health, happiness and good will to all.

Happy holidays from the Lucarelli family.

two.

We do meaningful things

and visit a meaningful spot.

It is his day.

A day for rituals

and reflection.

I think about what Liam's life means to us

and all the ways he's changed me.

I remember why we are right here right now

and the little boy who is not.


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In Toronto, candles are lit

and two balloons hang next to his picture frame.

Photos of Liam are posted on his aunt's Facebook wall

and messages of remembrance are exchanged.

Justin shows me each one

and my tender heart swells.

He is remembered and missed and loved.


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Liam is gone

but he is very much a part of each and every day.

He is a part of us.

His story is weaved into his brother's,

into mine.

I carry one of my sons in my arms

and the other one in my heart.


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August 6 is the anniversary of our first son's birth.

Liam would be two years old now.

I miss him so much.

I love him so much.


/some photos from his birthday

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When I walk, I walk with you. Where I go, you're with me always.


-Alice Hoffman



/ Mount Mansfield, Vermont

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Leif, this is sunrise.

This is the river.

Those are ducks.

That's a heron.

These are your hands.

And your fingers.

That's your mouth.

They are your grandparents.

They are your step sisters.

He is your brother.

His name is Liam, and one day, I will tell you his story.