Warning: Challenging read emotionally but hopefully the story can offer some perspective about resilience despite extreme adversity. The trials of others can be opportunities to prepare for our own.
Ilaiah’s story is like an exploding star that echoes its light across every world that hears it…to help others see…that life is precious, family is precious, and that we are precious. ~I admire your courage and heart Kyle, to transform your vulnerability into inspirational storytelling…🫶
Wow… unbelievably emotional and upsetting, yet immensely uplifting and inspiring. Gary and Ilenes strength, along with your wife and your strength is unmatched. Thank you for writing this Kyle.
Community enriches all of life. By embracing community you embrace vulnerability. Experiencing that vulnerability shapes us and defines us--in both pain and joy.
Powerful. So much so, it's difficult to read. I don't think there can be anything worse than being a parent and burying your child. A test no one should have to face.
Agreed. A terrifying potential reality that is worth contemplating to help bring power to the present opportunity. I am in need to that contemplation currently as 2 of my 4 are having a string of hard days… haha
Tears stream down my face but what an impactfull and telling share. There are many lessons, a nudge of inspiration, a reminder that sometimes there is no answer to sadness, there is hope, always, even in grief.
Heartbreaking and touching. I'm really sorry for their loss. Thank you so much Kyle for sharing this moving story. Your storytelling here is masterful. So many lessons to learn from here. Let's be grateful for everything we have and enjoy. Life is a precious gift.
Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal and moving story. Your journey through loss, resilience, and connection is truly inspiring. I loved how you highlighted the role of community and shared experiences, whether through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or the bonds of friendship and family.
What a heartbreaking but also beautiful story with the power of resilience and optimism taking lead: I'm not okay, but I will be is the foundation from which life leads us back to hope, faith, and trust. Bless him. I'm so glad they have two healthy children nowm
Ilaiah’s story is like an exploding star that echoes its light across every world that hears it…to help others see…that life is precious, family is precious, and that we are precious. ~I admire your courage and heart Kyle, to transform your vulnerability into inspirational storytelling…🫶
Thank you brother
So much openness and so much to take away from. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you Ana!
Wow… unbelievably emotional and upsetting, yet immensely uplifting and inspiring. Gary and Ilenes strength, along with your wife and your strength is unmatched. Thank you for writing this Kyle.
Thank you brother
I really needed this today, thank you
Thank you too my friend
Community enriches all of life. By embracing community you embrace vulnerability. Experiencing that vulnerability shapes us and defines us--in both pain and joy.
Courageous share man.
Thank you brother. Love what you said and completely agree
Your best piece yet ❤️
Appreciate you Mar 👊🏻
Powerful. So much so, it's difficult to read. I don't think there can be anything worse than being a parent and burying your child. A test no one should have to face.
Agreed. A terrifying potential reality that is worth contemplating to help bring power to the present opportunity. I am in need to that contemplation currently as 2 of my 4 are having a string of hard days… haha
Tears stream down my face but what an impactfull and telling share. There are many lessons, a nudge of inspiration, a reminder that sometimes there is no answer to sadness, there is hope, always, even in grief.
Appreciate you my friend. Thank you
Heartbreaking and touching. I'm really sorry for their loss. Thank you so much Kyle for sharing this moving story. Your storytelling here is masterful. So many lessons to learn from here. Let's be grateful for everything we have and enjoy. Life is a precious gift.
Means a lot coming from you brother. Thank you.
Heartbreaking. And yet inspiring. Thank you Kyle.
Thank you brother
Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal and moving story. Your journey through loss, resilience, and connection is truly inspiring. I loved how you highlighted the role of community and shared experiences, whether through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or the bonds of friendship and family.
Thank you Salwa. Appreciate you
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touching, thank you for sharing and for your transparency, Kyle
talking (and writing too) are indeed great ways to alleviate pain
as they say, "A problem shared is a problem halved"
Thank you too brother
What a heartbreaking but also beautiful story with the power of resilience and optimism taking lead: I'm not okay, but I will be is the foundation from which life leads us back to hope, faith, and trust. Bless him. I'm so glad they have two healthy children nowm