Quote

As I think of Kira each day, a quote came to me through an email from a working partner of our adoption process of our second son's approval verification.

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet Is fighting some kind of battle." author unknown

The tag line in her e-mail signature, really talked to me. When Kira was sick, so many families and individuals reached out to us. Some families felt the desire to help, talk, pray, heal, hold or just listen... because they too were "fighting a battle". Some had family members; their own sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, spouses, parents, siblings, or even just a close friend whom had lost their battles to cancer, some still were fighting the battles. Others lost their children, or loved one(s) to something other than cancer, & beyond the comprehension of why and our humble mortal control. And the battle continues... It (the battle) may look different after the loss of the loved one. It manifests into coping, grieving, going on, surviving, never forgetting, always remembering, always loving, & living for the better of all humanity.

Others that came in contact with us through Kira; just wanted us to know that they loved her. Kira's battle blended with their own personal battles for faith, love, hope, & joy. The same thoughts occurred to us, each time someone stepped forward to share, console, or love us & to love the "Kira" in their life.
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet Is fighting some kind of battle." author unknown