Our Love-Drenched-Life

Spinning Girl

Anna loved to spin, hang upside down, climb and run. Anything that would keep her body moving was good for her. Before school we would often go across the street and do a couple rounds of monkey bars before she started her day. When one of the elementary schools got some new playground equipment sheContinue reading “Spinning Girl”

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”

Getting Deeper

Somedays the missing is truly unbearable. I miss my girls so much! So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. ~John 16:22

Finding Solace

I remember wondering where Abigail was, going upstairs to find her door shut and music turned up loud. She was inside being a kid that was trying to make sense of her life. Finding solace in being alone in her space. She would write, draw, play with her littlest pet shops or polly pockets. CreatingContinue reading “Finding Solace”

Eating Popcorn

No words today just a video of two friends sharing some popcorn. I sure do miss the daily request from Anna for a playdate with Rowan.

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”