My first baby, Five years. I haven’t stopped longing for you. Never will. With each year, my longing is covered in more hope, peace and comfort. Hope in knowing that with each day, I am closer to seeing you. Peace in knowing you have forever life with Jesus and grandparents and cousins and your Uncle. … Continue reading Five Years of Missing My First Baby
2022 Goals and Habits: Quarter 1 Check-in
It is hard to believe that three months of 2022 have come and gone. It is time to revisit my 2022 goals for a Quarter 1 check-in. Sometimes I struggle with not reaching goals I have set for myself, and so I am aiming for lots of grace through this first review and evaluation. Goals … Continue reading 2022 Goals and Habits: Quarter 1 Check-in
Cold Air & My Brother in Heaven
I did something I haven’t done in a long while. I walked to my son’s school, instead of driving, to pick him up. I am not entirely sure what compelled me to walk. I hadn’t planned to. There was potential for rain (although we got home before it started). And I usually avoid rain at … Continue reading Cold Air & My Brother in Heaven
Reflections from an Impromptu Snow Day in Idyllwild, CA
My husband and I were scheduled to have a weekend away in the mountains. When our babysitter got sick, we embraced the change of plans that resulted in a fun family snow day in Idyllwild, CA. We packed up the kids' sleeping bags, pillows, and cots. We loaded up the dog (thankfully the cabin site … Continue reading Reflections from an Impromptu Snow Day in Idyllwild, CA