Love is strong…
During my days with our four beautiful children, we are busy with school and sports, making new memories with them. My life is full and I am grateful. These words I write every so often are my dedication to Connor Cunningham. He was a light in this world that can sometimes be extremely dark. I…
Joy, grief & altruism…
October 23, 2015 Joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. Grief is deep sorrow. Altruism is the act of doing good things for others, out of concern for their well being. In the past year, we have had the privilege, heartbreak and honor of experiencing all three. One year ago today we laid…
Promises…
How surreal that one year ago this week we were planning a funeral, purchasing a cemetery plot, and driving to our son’s college to pick up his things we had left him with only nine short weeks before. All week on both Facebook and my Time hop app I am seeing the posts made last…
Happy New Year….
October 18, 2015 Dear Connor, Today marks one year since we last spoke. It is amazing to me that my love for you continues to grow, even without speaking to you. You are a part of me. I can feel your presence in my life daily. I never knew memories could be so strong. I…
The gift of adoption…
This past Sunday, a wave of tears poured down my face as I watched the baptism of beautiful baby boy. The tears were of thankfulness for this child and my own. As I tried to stop the continuous water moving down my face, my two youngest children clung to each side of me. Only five short years…
What is your story?
When Connor graduated from high school in May of 2014 we gave him this verse: “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope’” Jeremiah 29:11. In our minds we expected he would have a…
If only we had known…
Today is not about grief, even though it is within me. I write to plead with you. If you have an adult child PLEASE help them prepare a Last Will & Testament. I am sure most believe that after 357 days of losing our son in an accident, we would be well on our way…
New beginnings…
Cornerstone Cravings represents a new start with all the wonderful things in my life. The initials are familiar to my children. The stars, my blessings, are what gives me adventure in life. The Cornerstone in my life, is Christ. The Cravings are real, for life here, in heaven…and for ice cream on earth. 😀 This…
Walking in the light…
One year ago today, was the last day, our family was together. It was Truman Family weekend. We were thrilled to see Connor, meet his roommate and for his siblings to see Truman State University. We were blessed with beautiful weather. Connor had just pledged Pi Kappa Phi fraternity the evening we arrived. We went…
Real life…
The saying above has been lovingly sent to me by caring people. I understand and appreciate this. I have read it over and over trying to find the exact feelings I have, when reading it. With all due respect, I choose to disagree with these words. Death is certainly something. It is tragic. So much…
Visit home
Last Labor Day was the final time Connor was home. This year of firsts without him is rapidly coming to a close. Yet, I know he is home. His eternal home is grand and nothing like our home here on earth. All of these things I know, yet grief still abounds. How do you get…
Good things loss brings…
Walking blindly, falling, learning. Strengthened by trials of life. Entrusting loved ones to Him. Better than my clinging heart. He will go wherever they may be. Understanding false control. Releasing love gives freedom to be led. He loved enough to set us free. Messy, tired, weary life. Building, learning, trusting, growing… Choosing eternal priorities. Forever…