If you ever had the chance to meet my dad, it is unlikely that you would have forgotten him. For those who knew him and loved him, don’t be sad that he is gone. Be happy that you knew him. What an amazing life. From plowing fields behind horses and delivering milk in wagons, the…
Two Sundays ago (March 5, 2017) we lost our beloved little Sam. He was just barely six months old. He rapidly developed an unexplained, and terribly high fever. He had not been sick, nor did he display any other signs or symptoms. We took him to the University of Illinois Small Animal Clinic knowing what…
Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us sweet girl. SASHA APPLEBY 1/19/2006 – 6/29/2016 Loved every single second of her beautiful life. It eventually gets to a point where the tears running down your face feel like acid sloughing off your skin…..and the pain in your chest becomes a desperately aching void…..and you…
Friday 12-14-12 started as any other day Dressing for school, hurried breakfasts, hugs, little ones at play Dedicated, loving teachers there in the morning As dedicated, loving parents hand-off their living treasures Little beating hearts and chubby hands Giggles and greetings, crayons and colored clay Chaos and unspeakable violence breached the walls Of an institution…
Today I am going to take you on one last ride. You so love to “go bye-bye” in the truck with the windows down, air rushing past your face, as you sit right next to me, and “daddy” drives. I gaze at you sleeping near me in the corner on the kitchen floor. I am…
My mom passed away in October 2007, the day of her funeral left us unexpectedly blessed.