Yesterday our Colson turned 11. And for some reason that seems a lot older to me than 10 did. Each year I try to write a birthday post for each kiddo because I don’t scrapbook much (I “do” the box-in-a-closet-method). And these posts have become a way of recording memories. Also because… Sometimes it’s important [Read More...]
12 candles tomorrow I’m so thankful for you Laura… For your joyful spirit and love for others. For the way you work so hard and are willing to press on through struggles. For what an incredible big sister you are. For how the heartaches that you’ve experienced have made you more compassionate and willing [Read More...]
These two share a special bond. She was born on his birthday. It was also Father’s Day. God’s gifts to me– A faithful, loving husband and best friend… of going-on-16-years. A daughter representing the… shout of morning joy, after a night-time of weeping. ~Psalm 30:5 And I know she loves me tons, But if she has [Read More...]
Lydia is sick. And this is what I attempted to offer her for breakfast. And yes…those are Cheetos… I was getting desperate. (But she said she was only hungry for pickles.) She has been running a 103-105 temp since Sunday night… And so we’re just hanging around today (taking luke-warm-baths) and I decided it was a good time [Read More...]
Lydia is sick. And this is what I attempted to offer her for breakfast. And yes…those are Cheetos… I was getting desperate. (But she said she was only hungry for pickles.) She has been running a 103-105 temp since Sunday night… And so we’re just hanging around today (taking luke-warm-baths) and I decided it was a good time [Read More...]
That’s what I woke up thinking this morning–As the alarm-buzz jolted me to reality.Those first years after she died, this day was so heavy,Such a looming blanket of darkness…That seemed to smother joy. And I’m thinking of two in particular, as I write–Who will face this Christmas in that new pain, That fresh sting…An empty hole where fullness once filled [Read More...]
That’s what I woke up thinking this morning–As the alarm-buzz jolted me to reality.Those first years after she died, this day was so heavy,Such a looming blanket of darkness…That seemed to smother joy. And I’m thinking of two in particular, as I write–Who will face this Christmas in that new pain, That fresh sting…An empty hole where fullness once filled [Read More...]
Cavan Because I had to call you out from under this bush to take your photo… Because I never would have noticed the newt under the bush without you… Because you choose the unusual… …as you are also so unique. Because you help me see the things I often miss… …or don’t appreciate as [Read More...]
I can’t believe it was eleven years ago… Your first birthday party… And now your eleventh… We love you so much Laura! Happy 11th Birthday !!! You have been such a gift… from the moment we began to anticipate your arrival… We love you!!! Love, Mom & Dad (I wrote these words years ago…right after you [Read More...]
On this day 36 years ago–God gave breathing lungs…to the man I love… On this day 14 years ago–We were wading-deep…in new marriage love. On this day 7 years ago–We were thankful-full…brim-full with three little ones to love… On this day 3 years ago–We were clinging-tight…grieving our fourth child so deeply loved. On this day 2 years ago–This [Read More...]
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