Happy Thanksgiving!
Remembering those that have lost loved ones or are struggling on this day of Thanksgiving. This quote by Christopher Robin was always one of my favorites. “If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together…there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than…
Passion to equip
Last night as we presented our passion to equip parents with legal and insurance necessities for their 18 years or older, adult children, a horrific accident happened on I-55 near our home. Two daughters in the same family were lost. Please take a moment today to pray for all families involved. Each time there is…
Put in Place – Just in Case Event
Dear friends: For clarity, the information we are sharing is NOT just in case your child leaves this earth. It prepares you to be able to act for your adult child in case they are hurt or injured. Realizing people do not want to think about this, please understand that being prepared is MUCH better…
Put in Place – Just in Case, you missed the first one.
In this season of thanksgiving, we are offering you essential knowledge about what you must do to be prepared, as your child becomes an 18+ adult. Our gift back through the loss of our 19 year old son. EVERY adult should have this information. Prepare versus repair. We will have an attorney present to answer…
Praying for a miracle
This morning there is a family in the hospital praying for a miracle for their 19 year old son. His name is Adam. One year ago he was diagnosed with cancer. In January he had his lower leg amputated. The parents are our youngest two children’s Godparents. Their younger son has been in school with…
Prepare or Repair…
Three years ago this month I truly thought grief was an obstacle. I looked at the loss of our son as something I could manage and get through. As if loss were a challenge. I even set a time frame in my mind of getting through. It will be better next year, if I can…
Put in Place – Just in Case.
It has taken three years of navigating grief with the loss of our son, to be able to speak the rest of our story. One would believe that we spent that first year just absorbing the loss of our first born child. If only that were the case. On October 23rd, 2017 at 7pm at…
Happy heavenly 22!
The day Connor was born, we were awake for hours. He was due August 1st and was born at 2am, on August 1st. He was never one to wait around. He was a happy, silly kid with a big heart and beautiful eyes. Dressed in full denim, people would comment at what a pretty girl…
When you close your eyes…
Parents, after you read this, close your eyes. Imagine all the photos of your children in your home. All the places there are memories of school work, drawings, and handmade gifts placed before you. Music begins to play and you are instantly transported back in time. Smiling faces, singing, silliness, opening birthday presents and that…
Blessed Independence!
On this birthday of our country we are reminded of the gifts of freedom and priviledge. The first week of 2017, our Chosen to Shine team was blessed to serve in a third world country. If you are able to travel with a mission team, it is a life changing experience. It is understood that…
Take me instead…
Mom! WHY am I ALWAYS caught doing something I should not be doing?! Funny how sometimes we find out in the newspaper the things that our children have done, good or bad. When they are small it is “Bear – y Cute.” The love we have for our children is never ending, no matter their…
Discerning good from evil
The beautiful flowers that once filled our garden had been overtaken by weeds of death. We now place those flowers near an amazing gift in our life, carved in stone. We weren’t meant to “do life” on our own. God will lead us if we pray that His will be done and patiently listen. For…