Expectations
I have been told repeatedly that if you have no expectations you will not be disappointed and can then instead be thankful. It is difficult for me not to have expectations. God says we should have hope and expectations through him. “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” Psalm 62:5…
10,000 Reasons
His sweet innocence is beautiful says his mama with love! It has been 28 days that Carter has been singing nonstop at home. He said he feels honored to sing this song for you. Thank you Jan Arneson for the music in his heart! He is the youngest of the Cunningham crew. Each morning I…
Hook Up from Heaven
Our family was amazed and blessed by all the people that came to pay respect to our son Connor, three weeks ago today. I miss Connor’s smile. His happy, silly, clever and sarcastic voice. His bear hugs that he gave freely. I am praying everyday that our loss can be turned into a positive! Our…
Thank you Veterans!
A heartfelt thank you to all those serving our country keeping us the home of the free and the brave! Connor Cunningham was ROTC Army and just beginning his role in serving. He is now in the Lord’s army! I did not realize I was in the flag picture when I took it, so decided…
Adoption Blessing!
We didn’t give you the gift of life, Callie and Carter, God gave us the gift of you! We are so happy you are both finally Cunningham’s today, December 23, 2010!! Merry Christmas to all!
United States Naval Academy
Blessings continue to flow! Today in the mail a package from the United States Naval Academy. Friends that Connor had made during his time at the USNA Summer Seminar. We gratefully received letters from friends that tell us how much enthusiasm, energy and positive impact Connor had on their lives. He never knew a stranger…
Hot Chocolate Run!
Connor and I were signed up for our 2nd annual St. Louis Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K scheduled for December 14th, 2014. I would LOVE for friends of Connor and myself and our family to join me this year on the 5k. Last year Connor literally ran circles around me cheering me on to the…
Go outside, look up, be happy!
“Go outside, look up, Be happy!” Connor The sky above our home this morning…Everything happens for a reason. Just believe.
Callie’s Honor of Connor
This journey brings many tears and smiles of memories both old and new. Each day look for the gifts bestowed upon you, they are there. Sometimes staring you in the face as this was for me today. Callie, Connor’s youngest sister, wrote the words to the songs she loves and excitedly gave them to me…
The Day Connor Went to Truman
The following was written the day we took Connor to college. Tonight we are back to celebrate his life & friends at Truman State. He found no greater love…”Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives…
Connor & Claire at Camp Piasa
Our Junior Counselor family drove Claire up to Camp Piasa after saying our goodbyes on Thursday…