01/04/2026
Oh, 2025—you were a whirlwind for our family and our sweet boy.
It’s hard to put into words a year that quite literally ended with a bang… or more like a clang (IYKYK).
There were silent battles and tears shed. Faith was tested, curveballs were thrown—and yet God still showed up and showed out.
This past year, Hunter’s story began to spread like wildfire, especially on the island. So many people were shocked to learn they had never heard about the incident until three years later. Hunter’s page has now grown to over 4,000 followers and continues to grow. The support and impact have been far more than we ever could have imagined.
During a recent visit to a local ER, Hunter was recognized as the “Chincoteague Baby.” They shared how our posts kept appearing all over their Facebook feed. Their words, kindness, and encouragement meant more than they will ever know.
As we step into a new year, we hold tightly to the words of those who have changed the world around them:
“Injustice thrives in silence, but justice speaks through the brave.”
We will continue to speak Hunter’s truth—because remaining quiet or silent is simply not in our wheelhouse when it comes to this little boy. Advocacy, on the other hand, absolutely is. This past year also showed us the true meaning of actions speaking louder than words (or the lack thereof), and reminded us that:
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”
There is no neutrality when it comes to child abuse.
What’s wrong is wrong. Period.
Though our journey with Hunter is not easy to navigate, we are reminded that:
“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up.”
Like a shark, we will continue to swim forward—moving ahead, seeking justice, and fighting for the best care Hunter deserves. We look forward to what 2026 has in store for our sweet boy. May it bring triumphs, breakthroughs, healing, and justice finally served.
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