Monthly Archives: December 2013

I didn’t make it to the mall this year.  I wasn’t able to shop for even one gift.  I didn’t bake one Christmas goodie, or Christmas Eve dinner, or even Christmas dinner.  We didn’t go look at lights.  And we … Continue reading →

The other night my nine year old nephew put a post-it in front of me because he had written something on it that he wanted me to see.  The problem was he put it too close to my face and … Continue reading →

A precious friend sent the below blog post to me with the caption, “You’re not alone.” (the original post can be found here) As I read it, nearly every word resinated with my soul.  It was as if I could … Continue reading →

Talked about trying to put the tree up yesterday. But that’s as far as we got…talking about it. We couldn’t bear the thought of opening the trunks and seeing his ornaments, his stocking. Still haven’t gone Christmas shopping.  Can’t bear … Continue reading →

Colton, Grant’s younger brother, wrote this as his status on FB a few weeks back.  It touched Glenn and I in the deepest parts of our heart and soul.  Unless you know Colton, it may not touch you in the … Continue reading →

It sat on my lap, cold, hard, lifeless, unaware of the pain it caused. It hadn’t been turned on in months. I rubbed my hands across its smooth top, imagining his hands in the same place.  I could barely breathe. … Continue reading →