A Reflective Few Weeks

So we made it through Todd's mom service--very tough but so tender. Todd and I both spoke--only the Lord got us through it. So many special memories were shared by her friends at the reception that followed. We feel so very blessed to have had the last special memories with her--the NYC trip and our last visit on Memorial Day weekend. She will be missed dearly!

After talking it over with Todd--he really wanted me to head to Tennessee for our 25th high school reunion. It was bittersweet to go without him--since we both are 1985 FHS alumni! After being on the planning committee for a year--it was so great to see it all come together. I so enjoyed reconnecting with some great friends and just celebrating life! Everyone enjoyed the weekend and I think that we are all still smiling! Thanks to everyone involved for making it a terrific memory!! I learned a few things at the reunion--people do read my blogs!! Wow!! I write these to just get my thoughts out, because I have always loved journaling. Glad to hear others are reading--I don't consider what I have to say interesting--but if it makes you smile, laugh or reflect on your own journey, then it makes me happy! Thanks for reading my thoughts!

Not only was my 25th high school reunion this year--but Todd and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary tomorrow! Time has gone by so fast--we have had an amazing life together so far and I cannot wait for what our future holds. In two short years we will be sending Megan off to college (amazing). That day will be exciting but sad--sad to see our baby girl head off to college and create her own memories in this real world. I pray everyday for her and I know that God has the perfect plan for her. She is an amazing, smart, talented and loving young lady.

Reflection--these events have made me reflect on my past memories, current memories that I am making with my children and helped me focus on my future memories to come.

Lord, may I reflect you in all that I do.

I Can Only Imagine...

It is with sadness that tonight I am writing about the loss of Todd's mom. She went home to Jesus yesterday afternoon. Todd's sister Wendy and Pat's husband were with her. She went peacefully and in no pain. Pat fought a tough battle with cancer up until the very end of her life her on Earth.

We will miss her so much-her joy, her laughter, her positive outlook on life and her unconditional love for all of us. She was an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her. As a mom, she taught me how to always see the best in your kids, love them where they are and encourage them all the time. As a wife, she taught me how to treasure your husband--how to give him encouragement in his life. Without a doubt--joy radiated from her when she was finally a grandmother! She so loved being with Megan and McKensie and always cherished her time with them.

Pat was more than just a mother-in-law to me, she was my mom and friend. She treated me as her own and loved me with all her heart. I too love her and will miss her smile, her joy and her laughter. God blessed us with her life on Earth--she is now dancing with Jesus completely healed. I can hear her laugh now as she has begun her journey into the next life. A life with no tears, sorrows or fears. A life completely devoted to being with her Creator. I can only imagine...what that day will be like--to be hugged by my Jesus.

We will miss her here on Earth--but will rejoice for her homecoming to the Lord.