Hello my friend! I hope that you and yours had a very Merry and Blessed Christmas! We're still in recovery mode here. Christmas Eve morning started with Andrew throwing up. Yay! So we were up about 4am. Ella was up shortly after that because of a bad dream. It was an early start to the … Continue reading ‘Twas The Day After Christmas…
Tag: Grace
Our Yearly Christmas Tradition
Today's blog is part of the Comfy Cozy Christmas, hosted by Lisa and Erin. Their blogs/websites can be found in the above graphic. By going to their sites, you will be able to read Christmas themed blogs by other participants. I have probably mentioned in past blogs about this tradition, but have never devoted an … Continue reading Our Yearly Christmas Tradition
She’s Movin’ On Up!
There is nothing that makes time move faster than watching your children grow. In 6 months, Ella will be 4 years old. It seems like just yesterday that I was blogging about getting her room and crib put together! Moving from the crib to a toddler bed was the next big step. This is a … Continue reading She’s Movin’ On Up!
Christmas 2022 – A Look Back
Hello, my friends. When I last blogged, we were gearing up for a big snow storm. While we didn't get as much as they were saying, roads were still dangerous and as a bonus we got our white Christmas. I had to laugh at something I saw on Facebook, and had to share here. This … Continue reading Christmas 2022 – A Look Back
I Could Write a Book – Using Her Words
In trying to find a picture to use for this blog, the above one came up in a Google search. I could see me and Sam filling up multiple volumes with just the things Ella says. Just within the past 2 weeks, there have been plenty of potential entries. Here are just a few: Manger … Continue reading I Could Write a Book – Using Her Words
Making Spirits Bright
I saw a thing on Facebook that made me laugh. It said, "It only snows in November because people decorate early for Christmas." Blame me if you wish, but we needed to brighten things up over this way! There has been a lot going on in my life, some of which I have shared and … Continue reading Making Spirits Bright
Scars in Heaven
This afternoon our family said our final goodbyes to Grace. If you aren't up to speed, Grace was my ten year old sister-in-law, who passed away. Funerals, in general, are sad. Funerals for children are very sad. A parent should never have to bury their child, but the fact is that many have to. Life … Continue reading Scars in Heaven
Free From Earthly Burdens
The above picture is of a grave marker designed by a grieving father in Utah. This photo has made the rounds on the internet for many years. Captions vary, but they all seem to include that the father created it to represent his paralyzed son reaching up to the sky from the wheelchair he spent … Continue reading Free From Earthly Burdens
Endless Grace
My sister-in-law Grace passed away at around 8am Friday morning. On behalf of our family, I thank you for your prayers and support through this very difficult time. There is great sadness in our family with the passing of Grace. How does one even begin to put into words what you are feeling at a … Continue reading Endless Grace
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 