Holding Space and Hanging On To 2020

Well, 2020 you were something. A year not many of us could have predicted and a year that held greater ups and downs than many of us have experienced in our lifetimes. And while we may be eager to put 2020 in the rearview mirror I wanted to encourage you all, the...
Forever WillStrong

Forever WillStrong

Hello friends….I’ve missed you!  It’s been well over two months since I’ve put up a post and I finally got the courage to sit down to try and put some words around at least the tiniest bit of what’s been flowing through my soul since Will...
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,...