Dear Elijah, It's been more than half a year since your feet have walked this earth; since time stood still and my heart broke in two. I can't believe that much time has passed. It feels like yesterday. 7 months of not my will, but thine. 7 months of learning to live a path I didn't ask for; death, cancer, treatments, grace. We all miss you a ton. Each day dawns with thoughts of you and remembering you're not with us. We all feel so incomplete without you here. It's hard to figure out how to do this walk. I miss your smile and the sound of your voice. I miss being your mom. I miss ... View Post
Even on Your 20th Anniversary, One Can Get Cranky
Even on your 20th Anniversary one can get cranky. We don't relax. We are in constant motion. Every moment needed to survive. For a farmer there is work and there is sleep. And when the harvest is in or the sun too hot. . . There is a season for rest. But not much. So when 20 years come and we take a break. There is bound to be bumps in the road. But we work them out. . . it's the way of marriage. It is giving and giving more. It is loving better, being patient and kind. Keeping NO record of wrongs. I Corinthians 13 And time away has been good. We live in a ... View Post
To Bring Honor
I Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Today I placed a flag to honor you at your grave. There was evidence that others had been there. Others missing you, remembering, Being at the Harvest Market flooded my heart with memories. The Parade bittersweet. The rhythm of the cadence, the work of your hands. The quad. . .your love. I thought I saw you a few times. It was strange. My heart fluttered. Missing you is so hard. We head to the grave. I feel ... View Post