We had planned some family outings in the weeks following Henry's diagnosis. We decided to keep those plans and try to make new memories that would help us remember our time with Henry.
It was only two days after learning how our lives would be changed. We had planned a trip to John Bryan state park in Yellow Springs. We decided to go. Yellow Springs is one of our favorite places to visit. The weather was beautiful, the peak of fall. We hiked 3 miles along the river through the woods. Hazel hiked 2 of the 3 miles. It was so good to get away - breathe some fresh air. In the following weeks , I've found it's hard to stop thinking about Henry. Hard to get up and go to work. The weekends help me mark time and catch my breath.
The following weekend we had planned a train ride. We rode from Akron to Peninsula through the Cuyahoga Valley. Some good friends of ours met us there. We rode the train with their kids. Hazel had a great time. The weather was great and the trees were in full color. It was Hazel's first train ride, and Henry's, too.
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