I release my feeling of sadness. I will no longer feel weighed down by my losses. I will rejoice in celebration of love and life and memories.
Month: June 2014
Father’s Day
My Dad at my wedding: this smile complete captures his personality.I have always been a Daddy’s girl. There are stories of when I was a baby when I would watch TV curled up in my dad’s arms completely content. Apparently he was the one who could get me sleep. My dad is a pretty awesome guy. He is patient, kind, and oh-so-generous. He is always willing to help his family and friends no matter what the problem. I remember him calling me when our home was flooded telling me he was standing in our living room. He was the first one in the house after the terrible flood. You could hear the compassion in his voice as he viewed the destruction.
FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: hands
When strangers first meet they shake hands–an affirmation that the meeting is welcome. When we are in the midst of our final goodbyes, we hold hands to comfort our souls.
Birthdays PM
Mom’s Birthday 2009 Wildfire: Oakbrook, ILBirthdays PM (post mom) pretty much suck. I had my 37th birthday a mere 3 weeks after my mom died. I wasn’t exactly in a celebratory mood. I remember my dad asking me if I wanted to go out to dinner. I told him that I just wanted to make dinner like a regular Thursday and forget the day had some sort of significance. Honestly, with exception of my wedding, honeymoon, and very few other joyous events, I would have liked to have forgotten that my 36th year even existed. I wanted a redo.
The Summer Frazzle
The last day of school is always bittersweet. Every teacher has those kids they would take home if they could. This year I was lucky enough to have a couple. I also had some very challenging students as those in my line of work often do….the bitter with the sweet.
Karyn In The Kitchen 