2024/2/21 Dear Dave, It’s Been an Entire Year of Grief… Heaven Sent Me a Cardinal

Dearest Dave, Yesterday morning, after only one hour of sleep, the dogs woke me up to go outside. There was a gorgeous red sky, and I wanted to appreciate it. But, I was already seeing red; because I just couldn’t sleep last night… not at all. “Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each … Continue reading 2024/2/21 Dear Dave, It’s Been an Entire Year of Grief… Heaven Sent Me a Cardinal

Happy 29th Anniversary to My Husband in Heaven: Grief is Hard; We Miss You!

Dearest Dave, It’s been five months since you went to Heaven to live with Jesus. Today is our 29th Anniversary, July 23rd. I couldn’t wait to marry you! I always hoped we’d make it to our Golden Anniversary. I thank God we made it to Silver! Just as you said in your voice message for … Continue reading Happy 29th Anniversary to My Husband in Heaven: Grief is Hard; We Miss You!

Glitz, Glamour, and GOD… a New York City Anniversary Adventure

When my husband prayed for God to be at the center of our 24th anniversary adventure in New York City, he meant it. God answered his prayer. Our trip became everything we imagined and more, including the imperfections among the perfections. Yes, our anniversary was about us. After all, we'd never in our entire 24 … Continue reading Glitz, Glamour, and GOD… a New York City Anniversary Adventure

96 Roses… The Significance of an Anniversary filled with Fears, Tears, and Joy through the Years

Today is my 23rd Anniversary! This weekend my husband came home with 2 dozen roses... times four.  After joyfully sharing my story, I was asked about the significance of the number, and at first thought there wasn't any. Yet, I realize now, there are years of significance in remembering through the roses...  Wouldn't 100 make it exactly … Continue reading 96 Roses… The Significance of an Anniversary filled with Fears, Tears, and Joy through the Years