During the darkest days since our son Noah passed away, the words one step closer became a reminder that no matter how big or how small the step, each one is forward progress. Each step represents a moment filled with strength through brokenness; moments that brought us to our knees and yet gave us courage to just keep taking life one step at a time. Our hope is that through sharing these honest and vulnerable times in our lives, other families, who may be going through the same thing, may find a little strength to keep taking those steps forward.  I was once told, "The mountain [of grieving the loss of a child] is hard, but there are many of us who have left you footsteps to follow." Those words I now pass on to you.  We are in this together.

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