Letters Home from the Garden of Stone

As I looked up at the "so called" super moon we had the other night. It reminded me of  the times when I used to gaze at that same moon  and wonder where exactly my brother was at that moment. Was he in the mountains of Afghanistan...... in a tank.... on a mission...... gaurding the base.... in combat? As I would admire the beautiful twinkling stars, I would picture him looking up at them too. My heart would fill with worry. Was he scared.... lonely...... did he have any regrets...did he agree with his mission..... what all did he see? I know I will always wonder.... but I know I'll never ask.


"Letters from the Garden of Stone" by Everlast will always make me think of my brother.

One Love!

If the world was filled with a little more love and a little less hate......oh, what a world that would be!

Love on a soldier today!!!

Almost two years ago to the date, my sister-n-law and I waved goodbye to my brother as his deployment bus passed us by. I can't tell you how many tears were shed that day....not just by me and my sis-n-law ...... but by all the families that were standing alongside of us.

I think I listened to the song "Angel" by Sarah Mclachlan a hundred times that day!

Please love on a soldier today and tell them "Thank you" when you see them. It's the least we can do to honor them as they sacrafice so much for our freedom!  They deserve it.....and so do the families that anxiously await their return!

Hazy shade of winter

Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius. ~Pietro Aretino

My Best Friend

So, I go check the mail and there was a "Mother's Day" card from my best friend, "B".

It was the sweetest card ever! Really made my day! I thought this was a perfect time to say a few things about how much my best friend means to me!

Well, we have been BFF's for 18 years. Wow... I didn't even realize it was that long.. man, I am getting old!! lol

A best friend is someone you can turn to for anything. They always tell you that your right... even when you are totally wrong! They lift you up when you are down. They are ALWAYS there when you need them. They praise you during the best times of your life and hold your hand during the worst. They always have your back no matter what!

A best true best friend is a real treasure and I have that will "B"

Love you "B"... I couldn't imagine my life without ya!!! : )




Oh, and a best friend loves ya even when you have stupid bangs and a horrible haircut!! lol

Me and "B" 17 years ago!

"Forever Young"

Yesterday my daughter went to prom. She was so beautiful! I literally cried...and I believe I saw my husband get a little teary eyed himself.

I want my daughter to be "Forever Young"....and forever in this wonderful moment.

P.S. Hair and makeup... done by me!!! : )

The Reason

I found a reason to change who I used to be...and the reason is JESUS!!

Happy Easter to everyone! May we all remember the REAL reason we celebrate this holiday!