Courage, Commitment & College
I share this personal letter written to Connor in hopes that it will help others realize there is a “bigger picture”. This letter was written 2 weeks prior to his 18th birthday, as he was beginning his senior year in high school. The photo was taken about the same time, as he opened college mail.…
Internal Injuries
Do you think that we are given situations in life to help us better understand others? I do. We are in the middle of our fifth year after adoption of our two youngest children. I remember what people said to me when we added to our family. There were people that were afraid for us,…
Student loan…
This morning I had to call the Federal Government to tell them why my son wouldn’t be needing his student loan anymore. I received this email three months to the day of our loss. It was titled “halfway through grace period”. Funny that I pray for grace everyday! Our children are all on loan to…
Fear not…
It’s strange how things I used to fear and worry about are gone. Never forget God is large and in charge. “For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 View from Connor’s memorial Sunset Hills 2015
Without Warning
My kids are always being warned by me. As toddlers I would warn, “Five more minutes till bedtime!” My teens have always been warned of the pitfalls in life as I plead for them to “Think things through! Be safe!” Yet, God took our son without warning. I spoke to him only hours before he…
A few things Connor taught me…
Life is an adventure. Have fun, explore nature and skydive. Every week go places you’ve never been before. Make people laugh anytime possible. Always smile, say hello to strangers and ask their story. Don’t complain or worry just let it go. Listen to others words and think about it, even if you don’t accept it.…
Two of a kind
Random thoughts from my heart the past 81 days: Not that I’m counting… Connor, John’s mirror image. Military cuts make you look older#respect. Forever friends are there at 6am. People don’t always know what to say so they shy away. Pray, enjoy life and good people everyday. Take help, even if you believe can do…
Forever Friends
Our family has been blessed with visits from Connor’s friends stopping by each week since he went to his heavenly home. They all bring smiles to our face, lift our hearts and make life a bit easier through the memories of friendship they share. For us grieving the tragic loss of a child, being surrounded…
Merry Christmas!
How was our first Christmas without our fun loving, big hearted, entertainer and oldest child? We were all wondering how we would make it through the day with our years of traditions minus Connor. We changed things up a bit, but what didn’t change was that we were all together as a family. For us,…
Angels…
I look to the cross and the mercy of Christ for comfort in grief. There are many heavy hearts over this holiday season as Connor is joined in Heaven by his good friend and fellow Piasa JC Jordan this past week. Our family, Jordan’s family, our Piasa family are all reeling from such great loss.…
Terms of Endearment
Connor loved people. Our son had a way with making others feel special. He was a good friend and confidant to many. One of his earthly possessions I received was his phone. In it were hundreds of contacts with strange names. I do not believe he left many people without renaming them within some humor…