Our Child, All Grown Up
Send to Kindle A daughter/son may outgrow your lap but will never outgrow your heart. Author unknown.
Send to Kindle A daughter/son may outgrow your lap but will never outgrow your heart. Author unknown.
I lost my oldest son, Bo, at the ripe age of 22, just nine years ago. At first I went into total denial. I kept telling myself he was away at college and soon he would be coming home. I buried myself in my work, stacked heavy blocks on top of my emotions […]
After dropping my oldest off at kindergarten years ago, my middle son said, “Mom, I have to go to the bathroom.” “We’re almost home, sweetie. Squeeze your cheeks together.” He lifted his chunky hands. Pushed his facial skin together. And didn’t breathe. May something or someone fill your heart with joy today.
Angels Found in the Tiniest of Creatures by Jackie Haugh In 1990, I was the mother of four very active children under the age of eight. My three daughters were old enough to know their boundaries, but not my two-year-old son. One day, while I was busy cleaning the house, thinking all was […]
Send to Kindle Dear Mr. Hallmark, Sir: I am writing to you from heaven, And though it must appear A rather strange idea, I see everything from here. I just popped in to visit Your store to find a card- A card of love for my Mom, As this day for her is hard.
Send to Kindle I read a beautiful story this morning on Guideposts Magazine’s website. I invite you to read this mother’s heartwarming words and story. “How Will I Get to Heaven?” When her five-year-old son wonders about how he will get to heaven, a mother assures him he will soon be able to fly with […]
Our loved ones may not physically be present, but our memories live on. I remember my son coming into the house, picking me up off the ground, and swinging me around in circles. I asked him to put me down, but deep inside… I didn’t want him to let go. I miss his […]
Send to Kindle Seven years ago today, my son passed away, and my heart broke into a million pieces. Even though I know he is in a better place, I miss him dearly. My daughter and I just released 7 colorful balloons, one for each year, for his party tonight in heaven. It has become […]