First, we must apologize for the delay in this letter. While our gratitude is abundant for the love, support, and generosity of those around us, we still find it very difficult to bring ourselves to finish projects related to our sweet babies. Second, we must give a huge THANK YOU to our family, friends, and co-workers, whose generosity has allowed the memory of our sweet little boys to help and uplift so many others.
It is so amazing to us how quickly time goes by. It seems like just yesterday we were entangled in the stress and sorrow of the loss of Ethan and Tommy and yet, it has already been two years! During the past two years we have become ever so grateful for the knowledge of a loving Heavenly Father who leads and guides our lives. We have come to learn that while we do not know the meaning of all things, (especially related to this loss); we do know and feel our Heavenly Father’s love helping us through each day. Just as with their 1st birthday, it was very important to us to make Ethan and Tommy’s birthday a memorable one full of love and celebration for the joy they brought to our lives. December 3rd was actually a very dreary one. It was raining off and on frequently throughout the day and we were incredibly concerned that the weather would ruin our plans at the cemetery. Thankfully, the clouds parted from the exact minute we entered the cemetery to the exact minute we drove away and not a single drop of rain fell. It was a sweet thought to think that the Heaven’s could pause for just a short time to allow us to honor our sweet little boys on their birthday and “send our love to Heaven” with a balloon release. Following the balloon release, friends and family joined us back at our home for a birthday dinner. It truly is so comforting to be surrounded by those we love during difficult days. We are very grateful for those who were there in person and were able to share in this special day and for those that were there in spirit and thought as well. 
As part of the tradition for Ethan and Tommy’s birthday, we prepared bereavement boxes, similar to the gifts Stefani received during her time in the hospital. These boxes were created through the love, time and talents of our sweet friends along with the generosity of so many who gave the needed items to fill the bereavement boxes. These boxes were donated to the hospital that took such good care of Ethan and Tommy and will be distributed to other women and families who will suffer the tragic loss of a child. We desperately wish gifts like these boxes were not necessary, and that there wasn’t a need, but unfortunately there is. We are again, so grateful for the blessing to be able to take such a difficult trial in our lives and turn it around into an opportunity to help others who will experience our grief and know our pain. We know with a doubt that we have been beyond blessed during our struggles and trials, and with this specific one, this fact has been abundantly clear. Words cannot accurately express our gratitude for the love and support we have felt and continue to feel on a regular basis. We are grateful for the role each of you play in our lives and for your help in ensuring that Ethan and Tommy’s memory will be preserved and will help to make a difference to others.
Thank you for all that you do for us and our sweet little boys! All our love!
Eldon and Stefani Larson
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