Peaceful Perfection
My sister snapped this picture of my youngest niece on the first real nice and non-winter day. With all the equipment she could have played on, she played quietly with Mother Nature. Continue reading Peaceful Perfection
Tag: Da Nieces
Celebrating Lek
Mama, Where ever you may be please take a moment and let Daddy and Brenda know you are near them. They need you more than ever. I miss you so much and I love you big as the sky. I know you are where you belong and I know you’re in my heart. I love you. ~Shelia In a few short hours it will have … Continue reading Celebrating Lek
About a Boy
Riley,Tonight, I texted you that I was thinking of you & that I loved you.You texted me back that you loved me too and that you had a boyfriend.My heart filled for you because young love is sweet and innocent, even at 11 years old.My heart ached for you because you are growing up. I keep my favorite picture of you as a baby in … Continue reading About a Boy
Falling Whistles
This is a two part entry: I’ve been in a bit of funk since I came back from Asheville. While in Asheville, I kind of had a spiritual cleansing of memories, of letting go of my Mom, but realizing she’s here by just looking up to the sky. Finally realizing I was going to be just fine without her came to me earlier this month. … Continue reading Falling Whistles
WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT
Riley,No one can make you feel inferior with your consent.Today, you shared your feelings with me about someone that you hated & I understood because that person is a jerk. That person likes to belittle and knock people down because they feel so inferior but they cannot make you feel inferior without your consent.You cannot let the negative people take you down. You cannot let … Continue reading WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT
Happy Birthday Riley
Riley, I’m so proud of you. Happy 11th Birthday! I love you. Love, Shelia Continue reading Happy Birthday Riley
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RILEY
Riley, Today you turn eleven. I remember when you were born. You had all these machines hooked to you and how smaller it made you look. You were born a fighter and have proven from day one that no one should under estimate the amount of talent you have. As you grow into your pre-teen years, I watch and smile at the young person you’re … Continue reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY RILEY
Happy Birthday Taylor
Taylor, Today you turned one on 2:10 AM. You came out screaming but you are a quiet bundle of amazing joy. The curious head tilts and the quiet exploration makes me smile. Happy Birthday Taylor-Tot! I love you. Love, Shelia Listening to “Sugar Town” by Zooey Deschanel Continue reading Happy Birthday Taylor
CATCHING UP
Riley & Taylor,It’s been almost a year since I wrote last. There’s a thousand and one excuses but none are fitting and they are nothing but excuses.So why a letter today? It’s Taylor’s birthday. Saturday will be Riley’s birthday. Sunday will be Mother’s Day.So since June of 2009, our lives have changed a lot. I moved into an apartment all by myself. You guys moved … Continue reading CATCHING UP
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR
Taylor,Today you turned one on 2:10 AM.You came out screaming but you are a quiet bundle of amazing joy. The curious head tilts and the quiet exploration makes me smile.Happy Birthday Taylor-Tot! I love you.Love,Shelia Continue reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR