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December 21st is the Winter Solstice \u2014 the darkest day of the year. And in every way, this season has been the darkest time of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But starting tomorrow, the days begin to slowly get longer. Each day will hold a few more minutes of light than the day before. It\u2019s almost imperceptible at first, but it adds up. That\u2019s what we\u2019re choosing to focus on, and how we\u2019re getting through this: one day at a time, moving forward little by little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are deeply grateful to the people who have carried us through this season and continue to show up for our family. To those who have donated in support of Sabrina\u2019s transplant journey, sent cards, purchased apparel through the COTA fundraiser, purchased products through the L\u2019Bri fundraiser, stopped by the hospital for a quick visit to lift our spirits, checked in with steady texts, sent DoorDash gift cards, and brought us so many meals \u2014 please know how much it has meant to us. We appreciate all of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll keep taking this one day at a time, hoping for a little more light each day. \u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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