By the oddest of circumstances your realize how precious life really is, how sweet the sound of your child's voice is and how the world works to bring people together in the most amazing of ways.  I met Kelly Loney through a college friend of mine while her son was bravely battling his final days here on Earth. Ethan Loney was only 2 years old and was a "buddy" of my college friend's son, Jaden.  Jaden was also battling the same cancer as Ethan and the two became friends for life.   So did their families.  While I utliized my 'reach' to share Jaden's story, I became aware of Kelly and Ethan.  I followed their story through Julie, on facebook and shared it  with the many followers I had around the world who were so taken with Ethan's story.

  When the day came that Ethan left us,   I cried for Kelly-- I cried as a mom.  I cried tears that could never come close to this families pain. 

 A few months later I began Macaroni Kid Robinson and low and behold found out that Kelly Loney was a local mom.  Over time Kelly became a fast friend of Macaroni Kid Robinson's and she is never far from our hearts. She is very supportive of all that we do and we are so grateful.  

It's our turn this week.

We stand beside her this week during a time when she will not be able to stand on her own.  This week, April 9th marks the 1 year passing of that sweet boy.  He loved Winnie the Pooh, Sydney Crosby and the Penguins and jumping in puddles.  A puddle does not go by that my girls do not STILL mention Ethan.  Rain never falls without my heart set afire thinking of Kelly and Ken Loney during these days.  

Mac Kid Readers:  Go jump in a puddle this week for him and Kelly and please feel free to share your thoughts and kindess here in the comment section for Kelly.  

Kelly-- you are not alone.  We do not know what you go through-- but we are with you.  Ken -- we are with you as well.

Thank you for letting us know you and your story.  

xoxo

Debby and Christine