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Mental health is something that many people are aware of, but it is not discussed as much as it should be, and people often do not take action when it begins to become a serious issue. People will say they are “okay,” but in reality they may be hurting inside because of what is going…
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High school is arguably one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. It is a period of maturing, discovering our interests, and figuring out who we truly are. Through my own journey, I realized something about myself: I am, at heart, a rabbit. Rabbits are often seen as prey animals, but getting to…
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In honor of Father’s Day, I want to share a few thoughts about Nathan. Recently, I nominated him for a grant, and that gave me an opportunity to reflect on the man he is. With Nathan Jr.’s birthday and Father’s Day falling so close together, I started thinking even more deeply about grief, love, suffering,…
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For all the dads who are grieving the death of a child and carrying the weight of guilt, As a grieving mom, but also as the wife of a grieving father, the first thing I want to say is this: it is not your fault. I know those words may be difficult to believe. I…
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At Blue Bee Project, we believe young people have something important to teach us. Through the Nathan Lee Montez Jr. Memorial Scholarship applications, we had the privilege of reading thoughtful and honest reflections from students about mental health, grief, support, faith, school pressure, and community. Their words offered a glimpse into how teenagers and young…
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Blue Bee Project is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Nathan Lee Montez Jr. Memorial Scholarship. This year, five outstanding students were awarded scholarships in honor of Nathan’s life and the values he carried with him: kindness, perseverance, compassion, and a genuine concern for others. J. Frank Dobie High School – $1,000 Scholarship…
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Read more about why Blue Bee Project exists and learn about our family’s journey through suicide loss in this feature by Voyage Houston’s Portraits of Houston series. Houston Voyage Portraits of Houston
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We advocate because we lost our youngest son, Nathan, to suicide at just 15 years old, and that changed everything. Nathan was kind-hearted and so loved. He was a wonderful son, and he and his three older brothers were best friends. He stayed active in school, band, youth groups, and volunteering in his community. He…
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This doesn’t mean tears don’t fall , or that I don’t have mornings where I wake up with a very real, physical pain in my chest. My heart hurts because I miss Nathan so much. Today Jan 26, 2026 is 2 years since Nathan’s passing. For the past couple months, I’ve been thinking a lot…
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This was our first time out on the town together as a family after losing Nathan. We were still finding our way, still feeling it all, but holding onto love, and finding hope in the little moments. #BlueBeeProject #FamilyHealing Holding Each Other Through the Unthinkable “Why?” It’s one of the first and hardest questions…