Abigail – Page 11

Student of the Month

This morning I went to the Student of the Month Assembly at Abigail’s school. I was invited by her dear friend Grace because she was chosen for student of the month. I am honored she asked and feel blessed to be able to be a part of her celebrations. I loved looking across the gym andContinue reading “Student of the Month”

The Playground

We would sit every night at the dinner table talking about our day. Tom and Abigail on one side of the table and Anna and I on the other. Anna often needed to be reminded to stay seated, always finding a reason to get up and get something that was forgotten. Abigail liked to pickContinue reading “The Playground”

Details

I keep a list of blog post ideas next to my computer. Every time I sit down to write I look at the list and for whatever reason I find myself writing about something that isn’t on it. I find this process of just allowing the words and memories to come to be very healingContinue reading “Details”

Dirty Socks

The sun is shining through my window in my new studio space. We have reconfigured some of the spaces in our house to help with the it not feeling so empty. I am upstairs in between Anna and Abigail’s rooms. I can see both of their beds from where I sit. I have their artworkContinue reading “Dirty Socks”

Backflips in Heaven

Years ago, as a single mom, I was looking for someone to watch Miss Anna while I went to work. Leaving her everyday was so incredibly difficult and seemed so unnatural. I hated the thought of having to drop her off with someone else and have them take care of her. What happens if theyContinue reading “Backflips in Heaven”

Fairies and Gnomes

Ever since Anna was little fairies have been a huge part of our lives. Whether it was dressing up like a fairy… or making houses for fairies to come visit… we have always been a fairy family. My girls loved their fairies and would spend hours building elaborate spaces for them to come and visit.Continue reading “Fairies and Gnomes”