Five years today…

There are events in everyone’s lives that change and transform them, effecting choices and actions. Five years ago today I lost someone precious. And so I light a candle as a memorial to him.Ironically, today marks a fresh loss. An encounter that leaves me...

My ‘First’ Halloween

Saturday night was Halloween. That’s a little heads up for those of you who think that October 31 is just another day. So, we got together and had some games for all the kiddos – you know, apple bobbing, donut on a string, pumpkin races, etc. Samantha is...

Timothy is Home

We are finally home. Timothy was discharged today, and it’s so good to have him home and in my arms. The last week has been spent commuting between Ronald McDonald House and the hospital. So thankful for RM House! They took great care of us, so we didn’t...

He’s Here!

Timothy Philip made his grand entrance on May 15, 2009 at am in Tampa Florida. He weighed 3.32 kilos (7.3 lbs) and was 50.8 cm long (20 inches) long. He has lots of dark brown hair and we’ve been told by nurses and visitors to the ward that he is the handsomest...

Letting the Cat out of the Bag…

I’ve been sitting on this for weeks, and haven’t been able to say anything until we sent out the ‘official’ news in our newsletter. We’re having a baby! We’re very excited. Miracle #3 is a complete surprise! We were just chugging...

Remembering Peter…

Tonight at 6:43pm I lit a candle to remember my precious son, born to heaven on Jan 30, 2005. Also thinking of my friends who’ve lost their children. Left the candle burning till there was nothing left…