Grief – Page 6

Next Summer

Tom had the day off yesterday so we had plans to take Linus to the beach. We were excited to go spend a beautiful sunny day together at one of our favorite spots, Hug Point. We were both looking forward to watching our big goofy dog run and play in the sand. As we walked from theContinue reading “Next Summer”

Baby Mary’s Room

I sat in Anna’s closet today ~ it’s a really hard place to be. It was not only her closet, but also her toy box, apartment, office, kitchen, hangout spot and Baby Mary’s room. She spent so much time in this space being an imaginative little girl. I sat in her space and cried. I’ve spent the last 60Continue reading “Baby Mary’s Room”

Blowing Kisses

I miss these faces so much. Now that Abigail’s a teenager I have this longing to sit on her bed and talk life with her. After spending time at Anna’s school today I have a longing to curl up in our big red chair and have her read to me. I long just to be in their presence.Continue reading “Blowing Kisses”

Note

Faithfully each day he would appear in a new spot around the house. Joey Francisco, our family elf, was adored by our girls. They would run down the steps every morning looking around to see who would spot him first. Joey would even leave fun things for them to do, ways in which to helpContinue reading “Note”

Soliders

I sat this morning on the stool at “Mama’s Cafe.” Tom was making soldiers and we were talking about all the happenings of this week ~ life is very busy right now. He put the toaster on the counter and said, “your job is to put this away.” The pain that I live with nowContinue reading “Soliders”

My Life

Last year I think I was still in shock as we moved through the holiday season. I’m no longer in shock and fully feel the absence of my girls. God is good and provides me with what I need to get out of bed every morning and I know he will bring me through my deepest sorrow but that doesn’tContinue reading “My Life”