There is a layer of my grief that has been buried in my heart for fourteen months. A pain that has purposely been punched down so deep and cavernous that I'm not sure I'll ever let it fully surface. It is so immeasurable and extensive that it's nowhere to be found.

“The Scharpers.” Before Riley went to heaven, I’m sure anyone who looked at "The Scharpers" saw a family who mirrored the "American Dream." On the outside looking in we had it all. A loving marriage, a beautiful baby girl, successful careers, and amazing friends and family.