Monday Morning — A New Week Begins, But Our Hearts Are Still Heavy

As we begin this new week, our hearts are still filled with the memory of Branson Blevins, the 11-year-old boy from Robertsdale, Alabama, whose light continues to shine brightly even after he’s gone.

Over the weekend, millions of hearts turned toward Branson, reflecting on the life of this remar

able child who left an indelible mark on all who knew him. The previous post about Branson reached over 1 million views and 1,500 comments in just two days — a testament to the impact of his story and the love he inspired.

As I read through your heartfelt words today, I am reminded that:

Love and faith are still very much alive in this world.

God doesn’t take away the beautiful things — He simply keeps them safe in a better place.

Branson didn’t just live 11 years — he loved with the heart of a lifetime.

And that even in sorrow, we can still find grace.

Some children may not live long, but they leave deeper footprints in our hearts than most adults ever could. Branson was one of them — a small boy with a great big heart, whose courage and love touched so many.

Thank you all for turning this loss into a wave of love and faith. Your kindness continues to uplift the Blevins family. They’ve shared that your words and support are helping them stay strong through this heartbreaking time.

Today is Monday — a fresh start. Let’s begin this week with kindness, gratitude, and the reminder that:

“It’s not how long you live, but how deeply you love.”

 Photos by Nichole Blevins