It's his birthday. And I don' think there is anyone more happy than I that he is alive. I pray it stays that way. But cancer, depression and the death of a son make you wonder. We remember the good times today. Only the good. We treasure the fun. And as I remember; There really are only good memories. Sometimes we forget when life is hard. It's important to stop and remember. To live in the memories. I Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not ... View Post
Crystal’s Birthday and Living Water
John 4:14 but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." It's Crystal's birthday. She is 19 today. She sent me a text. She says she doesn't want to turn 19. She is 19 and he is forever 17. . . I breathe in deep. The pain sears my heart. This is hard. This hurts. It is one thing to deal with your own pain; but the effect on your children and their friends. . .and Crystal. . . rocks me. Elijah had a ... View Post
Sweet 16
I wasn't expecting a girl. I had a step daughter and she was perfect and then I had our boy and he was perfect. . .and frankly, I was afraid of a daughter. I hadn't had the best relationship with my mom. I never wanted to make the same mistakes. So I figured God blessed me with a step daughter and the rest would be boys. But nope. They said she was girl. I asked them twice if they were sure. They said they were sure. They had a little experience in this area. And July 11, 1997 began a journey that has been nothing but joy, (most of the time) ever ... View Post
Our Baby
Our baby turns 8 today. . 8 years ago, we had different hired help. Chelsea had just graduated High School. . .now Elijah has graduated. . . 8 seems to be our number. Chelsea turned 8 when Elijah was born. Clarissa turned 8 when Ella was born and now Ella is 8 when the first Grandchild will be born. Not sure if there is significance, but interesting. Gary and 4 of the kids are off to the Williston Parade. We usually head over to Richmond for the festivities. . .but Richmond is rather wet and all events are cancelled. I heard someone ask if we think Noah has any room. . .The rain has ... View Post
