Welcome to Hug Your Heroes

Hug Your Hero's is my family's effort to heal after the sudden and unexplained loss of my youngest son Grayson Patrick Kelley. His death has changed so much in our lives and as we move further and further away from that dreadful day, my wife Margot and I have noticed how important it is for us to communicate with friends and family just how much we love and appreciate them. I realize how much that sounds like a cliche, but it has been the only healing aspect of managing all of this grief. 

Hugging my folks, hugging my friends, hugging our neighbors as they all attempt to console us.  Telling all of these people "I love you" has somehow given peace to our lives. No parent should have to bury their child, it is truly a life altering event, you are never the same.  I have told friends it's similar to having your heart removed from your chest, if that were possible.  Losing any Hero suddenly from your life leaves you empty and unable to make sense of your feelings.  I guess you have to start over and that is what we are attempting to do with Hug Your Heroes. 

Our son Grayson would love the fact that we are donating  $$$ to buy shoes for deserving children.  He was big fan of Coach Sills and loved getting a new pair of shoes.  I can't tell you how good it feels to give 

Shoe of the Week and the Sills family a donation in Grayson Kelley's name.   Our hope and mission is to inspire children of all ages to work hard and stay focused on their path to a faithful  and healthy future.  Reminding people of all ages that you need to Hug Your Heroes, every chance you get!

Sincerely,

Margot & Bishop Kelley