Willfully Weird…
Do you ever look at your family and think how blessed your life has been? If you have children, when they are small and when you have no sleep, the nights seem like an eternity. People tell you, this too shall pass and before you know it, it does. They will be sleeping through the…
Look Up, Be Happy…Father’s Day!
On this Father’s Day, Connor is in Heaven with John’s dad, Allan. It has been 245 days since we last spoke. I wish I could give John what he would most want this Father’s Day, but I know I cannot. He will see our son and his father again, but it is nothing I can give…
SHINE ON!
I love to laugh and be around people that are learning to SHINE! When you walk in darkness, it’s then, that you have the most opportunity to shine. Only in the dark can you see the light. I know this too well… Each week is a new experience in this “new” life we are leading…
Music Scholarship in Memory of Connor…
Scholarship established in memory of EHS grad BY ELIZABETH DONALD News-Democrat Connor Cunningham wasn’t so fond of practicing, but he loved music. Connor was a 2014 graduate of Edwardsville High School, an Illinois State Scholar and a long-time member of the Edwardsville School District 7 orchestra program. But only a few months into his first…
Look Up, Be Happy, Be Informed…
Look up, be happy is my way of keeping a positive outlook in the darkness of tragic loss. I also pray that it may lead others, who must go down this horrific path, or like circumstances, to keep faith and hope. Unfortunately, in our darkest moments, is the time that many find the light. I…
Letters From War
Thank you dear soldiers for keeping us the home of the free, as you are the brave. The video below brought tears to my eyes for many reasons. Remembering all who defend our freedom and those that paid the ultimate price, on this Memorial Day and always. I have for you the utmost respect. Peace,…
Dear Connor…
Connor John…Today marks seven months without your big bear hug, smile, laughter, late night conversations, selfies, silliness, and grammar corrections. 😀 It hurts to go certain places that we used to visit together. I see silly socks and desserts you would love, everywhere I go. Sometimes, I even say out loud how much you would…
Happy Message…
Connor’s message is one of happiness and love that he shared with me always. Today marks 30 weeks and 210 days without my kindred spirits call. I share this with you and hope that he brings a smile to you, as he does to me, each and everyday. John had joined me on a work…
A Father’s Love on Mother’s Day…
Have you ever noticed how love can change a person? Change that can bring your heart, to a level you never thought possible. It has been said, that the pain of loss, is a true reflection of how deeply you have loved. We have loved deeply. It does not matter if your child grows in…
Why Look Up Be Happy?
Look Up Be Happy was created in the hopes of helping others that may be experiencing loss. On October 18, 2014 we lost our son Connor, in a tragic accident. He was hit by a car crossing the street nine weeks into his freshman year at college. He was our oldest child and certainly adored…
Unexpected awards bestowed by Truman State University…
As Truman State University was recognizing their graduates, they took the time to recognize our son Connor and the impact he had on campus. Twice this week, Connor received honors. They were completely unexpected and most appreciated. He was recognized for his work, in a short time, at the school he loved. Connor was honored with the…
The music of ice cream…
I was sitting outside on this beautiful Spring evening, when suddenly, I heard the familiar sound of the ice cream truck jingling through the streets. I was immediately brought back to how Connor would hear the music and it was…game on! It didn’t matter how far away the truck was, he would just begin running…