Yayo

On May 9, Bino's Yayo left this earth, and we are very sad that Bino won't grow up with him around. I posted this photo before-- and while it is a cute picture of Bino, it is a beautiful one of René. During this visit, René was constantly having to deal with physical limitations and the frustrations they brought, but in this moment he seemed entirely at peace.

I remember walking in on this scene that morning and feeling like I'd entered some kind of sacred space. There was something about how the light was falling, and about the serenity of René's expression. He and Daniel even seemed to wear haloes. This is how I will remember him--quietly gazing down at my son, illuminated.