Tell me about your son…
I am certain I would want no one else to have to endure what we have these past fifty-nine days since Connor’s accident. I realize all people here on earth have trials, tribulation and illnesses. I’ve lost close friends to cancer and accidents in these past few years and seen the suffering. Each day these…
Hot Chocolate!
Connor and I discussed a 5K last fall. Ugly sweater run or Hot Chocolate…not a difficult decision for either of us. We ran for Chocolate! We were set for a repeat of this fun run for Ronald McDonald house charity yesterday. Instead of running beside Connor, God surrounded me and our entire family with loving…
Just keep sing-ing!
Some days are more difficult than others…and you just need a bit of Heaven on earth to “Dance, Dance, wherever you may be!” I love seeing these kids and JC’s dance and sing their hearts out…THIS is Camp Piasa that we love!
Always a brother to me…Harrison
Awesome, Amazing, Talented, Superb is this dedication to “The Doctor” Connor…Everyday a new blessing is bestowed upon us keeping Connor close. Harrison Gorden, “Poodle”, from the first time I met you nine years ago at camp Piasa you have had a special place in my heart. Today your talent shines as brightly as the stars…
Men of C.L.A.S.S.
Traveling through this new journey in life, I look back at things I’ve written to my children. I was touched by all the children and young adults that braved coming to Connor’s celebration of life. I know for many this was the first time they had been to a funeral or lost a friend. I believe…
To Everything there is a season
Some things you never forget, some days are harder than others. In 1977 I was enjoying my 7th grade music class at Coolidge Jr. High School. Our teacher played guitar and taught us the song, Turn! Turn! Turn! by the Byrds. We sang it all semester and I loved it! It holds distinction as the…
Look up and smile!
My children tease me every time I have my photo taken as I unintentionally laugh out loud when I smile. They ALL laugh at me…after me. Our Christmas card from last year displays outside family fun! Sadly, no one received them as the entire order was lost in the mail. Today is family photo day…
Look up, be thankful!
Our life here on earth is so temporary. On this day filled with food and indulgence, “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” Psalm 34:8. As our family celebrates why we are thankful today, we are with such great loss of our son, brother, cousin,…
Gift of Adoption…
“Mom, you know how Connor touched so many hearts? Well, he especially touched mine.” Callie Cunningham
Rebel Violinist
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Spiritual Center: Concerto Grosso winter 2012. Connor is on the far left, yes in a flannel shirt, much to his mother’s dismay. We walked in and saw how nicely dressed everyone else was…he immediately grinned at me. He did not bring his violin to college, shocker! He had played violin since…
Reflections of Love
My first born child, your sibling’s hero, our family’s rainbow boy, there’s not an hour that goes by that I do not think of your joy. You are in my every breath and tear as I live this life anew. God has given me friends and family to help me keep my smile and the…
Homecoming 2014
Connor had ordered a shirt for Homecoming at Truman. He never had the chance to wear it. I got it instead. One month today since he spoke to me. It seems like time has been flying by with so much to take care of and trying to live life again in our new normal. Yet…