Kenzie's heart beats on with Myleigh and Makayla lemonade stand 2026

 My heart is so full. ❤️

I loved that Fox 13 came to our lemonade stand so we could share Kenzie's story and the reason behind why we do this every year. There is something so special about hearing her name spoken and knowing that her story continues to touch the lives of others.

I couldn't be more proud of our kids for helping keep her legacy alive. What may look like "just a little lemonade stand" to some has become so much more. It's a way to remember Kenzie, honor the incredible person she was, and hopefully inspire a little more kindness and generosity in the world.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, donated, shared, or supported us in any way. Every cup of lemonade helps keep Kenzie's memory alive, and for that, I'll always be grateful. 💙🍋

We will be donating the checks this coming Monday, July 13th—Kenzie's angel day. It feels especially meaningful to honor her life by giving back on a day that will always hold such a special place in our hearts. 💙

6 year angel day

 **Six Years Without Our Girl**

Six years ago, we said our earthly goodbye to our beautiful Kenzie, who was so bravely waiting for her second heart transplant and a kidney transplant. Not a day goes by that we don't miss her deeply. She was incredibly strong, and we are forever grateful to her first donor, who gave us 13 precious extra years with her—a gift we will never stop cherishing.

This morning, I woke up in tears. Even though life has continued and we've learned to carry our grief, the reality hit me all over again. It's really been six years since I last held her, hugged her, held her hand, kissed her, and told her how proud I was of her. Six years without hearing her voice or seeing her smile. Somehow, it still doesn't feel real.

Grief is such a strange thing. Some days are heavy and unfair, and others are full of laughter and joy—just like Kenzie would want. She had a way of lighting up every room, and we try every day to carry her light with us.

Today, on her angel day, we visited her at the cemetery, shared stories, had Olive Garden (her favorite), and laughed through tears. Our dear friend Joselyn Bravo Miller came and sat with us, helping us remember so many beautiful memories. She always brings smiles to our kids' faces—something Kenzie would have loved.

We're also so thankful we were able to drop off a donation check to Donor connect and tomorrow deliver a check to Children and the Earth Families Information Group. These organizations mean so much to us, and giving back in Kenzie's name is one small way we keep her spirit alive. We are so grateful for everyone who helped make this act of service possible.

To our friends, family, neighbors, and even kind strangers who have carried us through these six years—thank you. Your hugs, calls, messages, prayers, and presence have meant more than words can express. We truly couldn't have made it through without you.

I miss it all. I miss her hugs, her laugh, her voice, and simply having her here. But the love Kenzie and I shared will always be with me. Never having had her love—never having had our Kenzie—would have been the greatest loss of all. She lived. She gave to others. She loved deeply. And she made a difference. That is the legacy she left behind, and it continues to bless so many lives.

Six years feels like forever and a moment all at once. But with each passing day, we're one day closer to wrapping our sweet girl in the biggest, tightest hug again.

We love you, Kenzie. Always and forever. 🩵

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