The day that changed everything

Ten years ago, my four-year-old son Harvey died at home under the compassionate care of Chesapeake Kids, the pediatric hospice program at Hospice of the Chesapeake. Hospice gave us the priceless gifts of time and connection—relieving us of medical burdens so we could focus on creating lasting memories together. Today, I honor Harvey’s memory by helping others navigate grief, teaching that within the pain, there is also enduring love. This is my “gift in grief”—a gift from Harvey that I carry forward every day.