Just “goodbye” for a little while…..

Just “goodbye” for a little while…..

William Stellan Maniatis died at home on February 18th after a 14-month long battle against acute myeloid leukemia. As the afternoon faded to evening he bravely laid down his sword, a warrior to the end, unafraid and at peace knowing he had fought the good fight and...
A Warrior’s Finish

A Warrior’s Finish

Our sweetest boy and brave warrior, Will, has laid down his sword to fly among the angels. Quite simply, he was the strongest person I’ve ever known and I have been honored to be by his side throughout. We imagine he is now in heaven, sipping pineapple juice...
A Very Long Walk

A Very Long Walk

I have started and stopped this post so many times I realize the saying “no words” is appropriate here.   This kid…a warrior to the end…. We are with him whispering sweet nothings into his ear.  We are holding his hand and kissing his forehead....
Leading By Example

Leading By Example

Just a simple post to update you about Will – our darling and brave warrior.  As you know he has stood strong in the face of a daunting diagnosis and taken every step of treatment like a true warrior.  He has done everything we could have asked and more and,...