This week marks 3 months since the tragedy that took our Abby home to Jesus.So much has happened since. We are moving on in our “new life” as best as we can. I finally feel some days when I leave the house that we are becoming more “normal” and I don’t feel as much like…
Category: family
Kansas Family – Grief trip part 2
We are having an amazing week traveling about in Bessie (our trusty motorhome) making memories with our new family structure of 5. We had always wanted to visit 2 of my mama’s sisters and their families in Kansas and decided now was the perfect time. Time flew but I managed to snap a few photos…
Happy Birthday in Heaven
Dear precious Abby 4 years ago tonite I went in to labor on my due date with you which was a first for me. Beings you were baby number 4 I figured I could just head in and pop you out. How wrong I was. You were my longest birthing process, almost 12 hours. You were…
Thank you….
I am using this format as a means to say THANK YOU from the bottoms of our hearts. You all have been and continue to be such a huge strength in our journey of grief. It has been 3 weeks now that Abby officially went to live with Jesus. You all have been so faithful…
Process
July 14, 2014 will forever be marked down in our history as the day that changed everything – literally. It marked a new process, one that has so dramatically turned our world upside down. Some days I feel lost. I wonder around feeling like I should be doing something but find the what to be…
Photo Journal of Abby’s funeral ~ Take 3 ~ July 19, 2014
So my sweet artsy friend Alaynna Schwartz of Playlife Photography showed up tonite with her absolutely amazing photos of Abby’s funeral. They represent so many special details of the day that said ABBY loud and clear. Each tells a story in a very personal way and leaves no need for captions. I am in love…
Confessions From a Tired Mama
I used to have a list of ideals of how people should live out the process of mothering. Now that my infertility and those crazy lists are but a dim memory far in the past I am learning more and more about the reality of mothering. ( how crazy ridiculous most of my ideals actually…
Legacy of a Perfect Marriage (In an imperfect world)
We just got back from a week of celebrations. The first was that of my parent’s 40th wedding anniversary. They rented a home on our family’s favorite beach, Edisto Island, SC. All of my siblings and the grandchildren were present. We spent time playing in the sand and the water, building sand castles and catching…
The Quest for Good Health Naturally
I have long been a fan of the natural ways for caring for one’s health. My mom was big into helping our family and the many others that came thru our doors hoping to feel better. When she first started using essential oils we kids used to make fun of the smells that drifted out…