Sunday, September 29, 2013

SItting On A Rainbow, Smiling From Heaven. X0XO


Since my Dad passed away 2 months ago, I have found dealing with this awful grief & sadness very difficult.  Even though I know my Dad lived a happy, fulfilled life, it's still hard.  I loved he and my Mom, missing them terribly. Thankfully, we all got to spend some quality time with him before my Dad gained his Angel wings, flying to Heaven.  My Dad showed me the true meaning of his faith in God in a very profound, amazing way.  Up until the very moment when Dad was cognitively still with us, holding  him in his Hospice bed, I told my beloved Daddy that it was okay to join my Mom in Heaven.  He had fought a tough battle.  I could see how tired Dad was.  I told him it was okay to close his eyes & fly away to Heaven.  Mom was waiting for him note other side.  About that time, my y became alert for a brief period of time. All of a sudden, he began waving up to the sky.  Dad had this amazingly smile of anticipation.  Due to my faith, I know my Mom was sitting on a rainbow, waving at her Sweetie to come join him.  I know I will never look at death & dying in the same manner.  Thank you Daddy & God for sharing your wonderful insight.  I love & miss you so much.  Blessings.


Friday, September 27, 2013

The Value Of An Extended Family (Yes, It Does Take A Village)

Since I did not grow up with grandparents, when we started our family, I knew our extended family would be a big part of our boys life.  As our children grew up, they greatly benefited from the
 fun, love & closeness of playing with Aunts, Uncles & Cousins.  Holidays have always had special meaning in our family. Sadly, my Mom (who adored Christmas) passed away in 2010.  This was 2 years before our 1 year old granddaughter arrived.  Oh how she would have loved little grl.  This past July 2013, my Dad passed away.  Losing both of them makes me very sad.  Will the holidays ever be te same?  Probably not, however maybe this is the perfect opportunity to form new family traditions.  Being blessed in 2012 with our first grandchild is the perfect time to make new, wonderful memories.  The holidays are just around the corner.  I can hardly wait!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

The Foundation of Growing Love



Penelope's Family -Reckeweg (silly, fun times together)

 Dear Baby Girl (to be born soon),
This is a picture I took of Grandaddy, Mommy, Daddy & your Uncle Matt. When you are born in June - everyone is going to have such fun.  You'll have SO many people loving you.

Do you know where God's love is, Baby Girl?  God is the love & tenderness of mommy's kiss & God is the warm, stong hug of daddy's arms.   Love you, Grammy
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