there's a house that i've loved each year at christmas time. they've always put up an enormous amount of decorations and it's been a joy of mine to go by each year and see them. it's been a few years since i've gone due to whatever reasons i had at the time, so i don't … Continue reading the start of forever
a time to worship
as i mentioned, my sister-in-law's younger brother, ryan, passed away a few days before thanksgiving. i got the call on wednesday morning from my mother telling me the tragic news. in hopes of supporting my brother and his family during this immensely difficult time, i attended the funeral that was held a week later. the … Continue reading a time to worship
a somber thanks
the end of much ado meant finally some sleep! the week after was a big blur because not only was i trying to recover, it was also time to prep for thanksgiving! i am usually very strict about pets on the bed, but since leah had just gotten a bath and i was lonely, i let … Continue reading a somber thanks


