Meet my grandson, Foster Van Berry.

Little boy, before I knew you, I loved you. And now that I have both, I can’t imagine a life without you.

Nobody ever told me grandchildren would renovate my heart and soul the way it has. I’m here for it. All of it.

A few weeks ago I spoke at a conference whose focus was on mental health and wellbeing. I was asked to speak twice: once on "Building Resilience Into Our Lives" and then "Where do we go when life changes?"

This video was the endcap to my resilience talk. I put this together the night before I jumped on the plane - still not settled on what I wanted to say. I only knew I wanted to share what was in this video.

Today, as I look back to remember Mitch, I also look forward to the magic that is right in front of me and the wonder that is far ahead.

Over the years I’ve grown a deep love and reverence for mothers. These three photos are the mothers in my life whom I love, honor, and cherish: my wife, my daughter and my mother. Here’s to them and all of you beautiful, irreplaceable mothers among us. .

Watching my dear wife become a mother and grandmother has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Then, to my great delight, watching my daughter become a mother has become an even deeper and more vibrant highlight of my life. A few years ago, my heart was broken and scattered across an infinite universe of sorrow. I’ve come to accept there are broken pieces of me that will never return. But, those little pieces of my love, however broken and scattered, are now points of light that glisten in the dark. And when I quiet my mind and soul, when I look upward and remember all that was, still is, and what may be - my soul heals a little. .

Just yesterday we welcomed our second grandchild into our family. Meet baby Foster. A new, beautiful point of light in my life. My heart is so full, I can’t stop crying.

I’ve been in Atlanta at a board meeting and then had the honor of speaking twice at a conference. I was asked to speak on Building Resilience Into Our Lives and then later to close the conference with “Where Do We Go When Life Changes.”

It was great to connect with old friends, and make many new ones. The speakers and panel discussions were amazing and included clinical psychologist, therapists, doctors, parents, siblings, and other industry professionals. Each of them had many useful things say about mental health and wellness. What I love the most was looking people in the eyes and listening to their stories. So many broken hearts yet so many incredible souls. My friend @jillybeancastle seriously needs to give a TED Talk. You are amazing, my friend.