Merry Christmas in Heaven.

Christmas this year.

Gonna take a break from here.  Wishing you and your family a happy, blessed and joy-filled Holiday.

Angie

I'm ok....

Several of you who read this have reached out to me in the last couple of days asking if everything is okay.  For those who have reached out we are grateful.  It means a lot that you a) still read this given how terrible I've been lately at updating it and b) that you'd take the time to check in.  It means a lot.

The truth is, things aren't okay.  The truth is the last 10 days have been hell.  Pretty much hell on earth.  On December 8, Jarrett and I were given news that brought us to our knees and has taken the air from within us.  As much as I try to be as honest and pour my heart out on here, I just can't bring myself to share this news.  I think its because if I openly share then I'll really have to admit its real and not a terrible nightmare I want to wake up from. 

Maybe someday in the future I'll be able to talk about it.  Maybe I'll find the courage to open my heart, but not right now.  My heart is broken.  Our hearts are crushed.  Our sadness is too hard to verbalize. 

I'm sorry I can't open up right now, I appreciate your concern, your care, and your understanding as we go through the coming days.

 

changed

courage

The pathway of thorns...

When life seems to knock you down and force you to  walk barefoot through a pathway of thorns....

Getting out of bed is pure torture.

Happy Thanksgiving!

So many reasons to give thanks this Thanksgiving... this crew is at the top of our list.

Our handsome 12 year old Gabriel.

And our caring, loving heart at his core, 10 year old Michael.

Our spunky, sassy and oh so loving 5 year old Isabelle.

And our getting-bigger bundle of joy, 1 year old Madelyn.



Guess I better not forget this guy... he's pretty incredible himself.  So thankful for ALL he does for me and our family.

Hard to believe we've been together almost 22 years in January! (YIKES, we're not that old yet are we?")

Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed Holiday Season!

Until next time,
Angie