This past weekend we had a special treat: my Aunt Marge, my mom’s sister, had flown in from Jacksonville and we had the opportunity to visit with her for a few hours on Saturday afternoon. The last time we saw her was at Taylor’s graduation “reunion†in May, 2008, so it had been awhile since… Continue reading We Are Family
Category: We are family
Posts about the family, both immediate and extended.
An Open Letter
Dear Dad, I can’t believe it’s been 12 years since I last saw you. Sometimes it seems like much longer ago, and other times it seems more recent. But the heartache of missing you and sharing life with you doesn’t ever truly go away. I’ll say it: I hate that you’re gone. I know God… Continue reading An Open Letter
Silver Linings
Originally, this post was to be titled “Debbi and the Terrible, Horrible, No-good, Very Bad Day.” Because really, when your day starts at 2:45 A.M. to the sound of your dog tossing his…um…dog cookies all over your wood floors, you can pretty much tell what kind of day it’s going to be. But ironically, as… Continue reading Silver Linings
Live Long and Prosper
To my wonderful husband on his birthday… I offer you this special message of joy and cheer from me and all your best friends at Star Trek: TOS. I may not be an expert at Japanese, but I’m pretty sure it says, “Hey, Matt! Happy birthday from Kirk, Bones, Scotty and the gang over here… Continue reading Live Long and Prosper
Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition
Wait, something about that title just doesn’t sound right… Tomorrow is Matt’s birthday. And this year we have reason to celebrate another year of LIFE! Considering all that he has endured – and survived – over the past year, he deserves to celebrate and be celebrated. As I look forward to his 45th birthday tomorrow,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition
A Living Legacy
Twelve years ago, a legacy began. It started as a simple desire to do something special for a group of unsung heroes, in the name of a man who lived a life of dedicated service to others. We had no idea that over a decade later, this tradition would be continuing, and become such an… Continue reading A Living Legacy
The Journey Begins
Well here it is. The day my children have alternately dreaded and anticipated all summer long. The day I’ve been so anxious about for the past few weeks. The day circled in red on our calendar. The first day of school. And while I can hardly believe Trey is beginning his next-to-last year of elementary… Continue reading The Journey Begins
Sweet Sixteen
Dear Matt, On a hot Saturday afternoon in July sixteen years ago, I stood face-to-face with you and made you a promise. I promised to love you – and only you – for the rest of my life. I promised that I would stand by you through all the ups and downs that life would… Continue reading Sweet Sixteen
Threads of Gratitude: Wedding Dress Edition
Tomorrow is our anniversary…our “sweet 16th”. Sixteen years. Wow. I can’t believe we’ve put up with each other for that long. Nah, I’m just kidding. When we stood at the front of that church on that very hot July day in 1993, we promised our love and faithfulness to one another “for better or for… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Wedding Dress Edition
Innocence Lost
Yesterday, the world lost some of its innocence and beauty. Donald Zolan, widely regarded as the premiere artist of children, passed away at the age of 72 after a battle with lung cancer. My connection to Donald Zolan began when I was in college. Someone – probably my parents – gave me a calendar of… Continue reading Innocence Lost