John Hunter's Memorial Service

It was with very heavy hearts that we attended John Hunter's Memorial Service in Chicago. My heart breaks for my German Sister Miriam and her three beautiful girls, Rahel, Ava and Clara. John was an amazing and brilliant man - and an even more amazing Dad. I am so sad that he is no longer in our lives and that Avery will never get to know him. John was diagnosed with cancer and we lost him within 4 weeks of the diagnosis - it was a cruel and senseless end to a life cut far too short. It doesn't feel real.

Avery did bring some happiness and smiles to the somber events - The girls just loved her and I was happy we got to spend some extra time with them on Saturday and Sunday before the memorial. The memorial was beautiful and touching and sad and we all made it through. Uncle Cullen spoke at the reception afterwards and told some great John stories that made us smile. Avery spent most of the day playing outside with Hung - she was just too busy and loud and squirmy to sit through any of it. But it felt right to have us all there together.

This weekend did remind me how lucky Avery and I am to have our Hung. He is such an involved and loving husband and dad. I don't ever want to think what Avery and I would do without him. As I put Avery to bed tonight I hugged and snuggled her a little longer and thought about how thankful I am for our little family and how lucky we are everyday to have each other.

We miss you John.