Time Passes

I know that it has been quite some time since I posted. There is so much I don't know how to say! We are trudging along and keeping busy. Our Parish started Theater Group and we volunteered our barn for practices. ALL SUMMER LONG! Wonder Knitter played the part of Sabina ( Maid Marian's Handmaid) in Robyn Hood, that play they put on. I was really proud of the group...a bunch of amateurs learning a Shakespearean type language and all of the little things that have to be done to put on a play.

We raised more chickens this summer, about 10 new layers and 20 meat chickens, which we butchered a month ago.

We went camping for a few days with friends up near Duluth, MN... at Gooseberry Falls. It was lovely!

We had a family vacation at Wisconsin Dells, it was nice to get away, but we missed having our Boy with us...my heart aches every day, I tie it into Our Lady's suffering at the foot of the cross.

 Nothing is quite as bright as it once was, without Lego Boy to be a part of it. He would be turning 11 on Sunday, October 9th. I teared up, yesterday, at Shopko...spying some little gifts that I know he would have enjoyed. Do you know, I find myself  often grieving the MOST while shopping??? I never would have guessed that...

Marian ATC Swap

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Kimberlee at Pondered in my Heart is hosting another ATC ( Artist Trading Card) swap for Mary's Month of May! Cards sent should be postmarked by Saturday, May 28th! We have done it the past 2 times and really enjoyed receiving cards from all over.

Thankful Thursday

Thankful that the snow is finally gone and we have green grass that needs mowing!

Thankful for trees getting pretty, green leaves!

Thankful for God's love and mercy!


( I WISH I could be thankful that I found my card reader to download pix, but I haven't found it yet)

Lego Boy...Forever in Our Hearts

I am not sure when I will feel up to posting again. Our hearts are all grieving the loss of our Lego Boy. I am sharing a poem from Sanjay's Memorial card that described our feelings exactly those hours before he passed away from this life.

               Letting Go
The angels gathering near your bed,
so very close to you
For they knew all of the things
that you were going through,
I thought about so many things,
I tightly held your hand,
how I wished that you were strong
And healthy once again;

But your eyes were looking homeward
to a place beyond the sky,
Where God will hold you always,
it was time to say goodbye;
I struggled with my selfish thoughts-
for I wanted you to stay
so we could walk and talk again
like we did-just yesterday;

But God still knows what's best
and I know He loved you so
So I gave to you life's greatest gift:
The gift of letting go.



We love you, Lego Boy...and we miss you very much...