It's here. Today's the day. I head to CT to get my girl. I can't wait. ~ 30 Days of Thankfulness~ I am thankful for: Coming home friends who take the day to travel with me the freedom to travel down and back in a day my farmers sense of humor family coffee thoughts of stopping to get coffee on the trip bible study; encouraging my walk with God our dog snuggling at my feet going to bed- oh how I love to go to bed one end of the house getting fixed - it was so bad this Thanksgiving season to intentionally name my thanks the hope of Glory the strength for ... View Post
An Empty Bed
He didn't come home that night. His bed was empty. Last night she didn't come home. Her bed was empty. It's been 25 months since I have seen that red headed boy of mine. 2 years and 1 month. And how my heart still aches. Somehow times marches on. In some ways I am stuck. And will always be. On July, 28, 2013. A piece of my heart that remains, there. She, on the other hand. Has flown the nest. Spreading her wings. We moved her into her dorm room. So much ahead of ... View Post
She Wore Her Brother’s Cap and Gown
She wore her brothers cap and gown. The same cap he threw into the air, 2 years ago. The same cap I asked him to go back in to get. It was unique. He would be able to find it. I just wanted that cap. The cap and gown I would display at his wake just 40 days later. She wrapped herself in his gown. And wore his cap. She walked to the tune of graduation, hope and future wrapped in his gown. The cap, forever announcing 2013. The year everything changed. With out so much as a deep breathe ... View Post
Time Marches On
Her future. Before her. So exciting. Student accepted day. College. Questions. Trying to decide. Which school is the best. All this. When it's been 20 months. 20 months since he last drew a breath. 20 months since our world seemed right. And now she, my daughter, on the edge of the beginning. The emotions swirl. Torment, yet excitement. I can not forsake one because my heart longs for the other. The speed increases. My mind can not keep ... View Post
