It is with an extremely heavy heart that I have finally accepted that our family will be leaving Beaver County this summer. Eric expressed his desire to leave about a month ago and, until this week, I absolutely refused. Even telling him that if he wants to move out of minersville, he should look for a 1 bedroom because he'll be going by himself. Lol. It took some time but I have absolutely fallen in love with this community. I didn't particularly want to move here in the first place but, to my surprise, we have been so incredibly blessed by this community and all the wonderful friends we have made. You've all made me feel so at home. There are no words that could possibly express the depth of my gratitude for the way people, some complete strangers, went out of their way and insisted on helping my family during the most difficult time in my life. I don't know that I would have survived the last few months in any other community and I will never stop thanking God for the goodness of people here. I've envisioned raising our children and growing old with my best friend in this little town but I suppose God had other plans.
I don't think Eric had any idea that coming home would be as painful for him as it has been. He loves this area but there are so many painful memories that he just can't escape.
Kelson loves school and has made so many kind, wonderful friends that we will always cherish.
Beaver county has so many wonderful things to offer, unfortunately psychiatric help just isn't one of them.
Eric and Kelson are two of the most incredibly inspiring and influential people in my life. It's no secret that they both struggle with severe mental health conditions. No one deserves the best available treatment for these conditions more than my boys. So we will go where quality mental health services and plenty of actual psychiatrists are available to ensure that they are able to live the lives they deserve.
I've always said that Kelson is destined for greatness but I have finally come to accept that our love is not enough to ensure he meets his potential.
Eric truly inspires me. I didn't think it was possible but in watching him accept, educate himself, and fight his mental illness.... I've fallen more in love with him every day. He is capable of accomplishing anything and I look forward to being by his side as he becomes the best version of himself.
The Solomon's will heading north, closer to the University of Utah, once the school year is over. I'm scared and sad but I am choosing to trust in God....
