Christmas Eve is upon us and it is always a time when I remember my childhood and the wonderful memories I have. Going to Christmas Eve services at my Daddy’s multiple churches, lighting the candles, having family communion at home between services and opening one Continue reading →
Christmas Memories
I have been feeling a bit nostalgic these days. I think it is the holidays that makes me think back to my own childhood. I had a really good childhood. I know not everyone can say that and I am happy that I am one Continue reading →
Pictures Really Are Worth A Thousand Words
Tonight as I sit on the couch decompressing from the day (it wasn’t THAT bad but I just needed to sit for awhile) I was scrolling through some pictures and got all nostalgic. Then this one came up and it. made me just smile and Continue reading →
Fingerprints on My Heart
If you look closely at that picture in the header of this blog post you might be able to see some fingerprints. I finally cleaned the doors today and all traces of those little fingerprints are gone but not from my memory as they will Continue reading →
When A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words
. That picture is worth at least 1000 words, right? Taken 37 (give or take) years ago on a vacation this picture captures our boys in an authentic moment of Micah probably teasing Aaron relentlessly. The smile on Aaron’s face is pure joy even though Continue reading →
Reflecting on Mother’s Day
It’s coming. Mother’s Day. For those of us who have lost our. moms it can always be a tough time. No matter what your situation is with your own mom – Mother’s Day brings on an avalanche of emotions. While I am joyful remembering so Continue reading →
The Difference One Life Can Make
Today will mark 6 years since we lost Chris’ brother Carlton. He died one month shy of his 50th birthday on World Down Syndrome Day. That seemed appropriate that he left on a day that honored him. This is the first post I made in Continue reading →
What’s Your Favorite?
. As I was preparing to make some cookies for an upcoming Book Club / Tea Party I pulled out my favorite cookie cookbook that was handed down to me from my mom. I love having so many cookbooks from her and from my Grandma Continue reading →
Right There In the Baking Aisle
Sometimes things hit you right smack dab in the face. Grief is like that. Just when I think I have it all under control I realize I don’t. And honestly – that is okay. That is how grief is. It is sneaky like that. I Continue reading →
Soft and Functional
Kids say the darnedest things sometimes. 4 year olds are constantly surprising.. Time spent with grandchildren is never dull. All of these statements are true and after spending 6 days over the holidays with our sweet Theo I am holding all the memories close and Continue reading →