Last week was a hard week. Work was busy, overwhelming, exhausting, with so many responsibilities and scheduling becoming a full-time job as we approach the end of the school year. Plans I thought I had in place and was working firmly toward in terms of Kiran’s respite help either didn’t come to fruition or completely fell apart, and I found myself starting from scratch. Again. And other seemingly large things on the horizon I am not willing to disclose at this time involving Kiran’s future stability and care came to my attention….

I am not okay. I am actually barely holding it together with everything I am currently carrying. I feel myself on the verge of a breakdown, and I am using every tool I have at my disposal to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

One bright light holding me together is realizing how many people care about Kiran and our family. Since sharing about his upcoming heart procedure and once again selling wristbands to support our emotional and financial needs, so many have responded in generous, heartfelt ways. It’s often the people you don’t expect that rally behind you in major, humbling ways.

I keep reminding myself all the truths I have learned along the way:

This, too, shall pass.

You have a 100% survival rate for all the hard days.

You will figure this out, and the path forward will be the one you’re meant to walk.

Kiran will always be the priority, and you will always make the best choices possible for him.

You have to let people help you. You have to ask for help, as best as you can. You are not meant to carry this alone.

Remember: It’s a long road ahead, but we journey together.