To those who say not to let my grief define me, I say, "Why not?" Our everyday experiences shape who we are. So why not the extraordinary ones that rip our hearts open? A heart that knows mourning is Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: International Bereaved Mothers Day – I choose to live and to honor you
This month, the 5th is special for several reasons: this is Calvin's 50th month in heaven (that actually makes me want to cry, knowing how long it's been since I've held him), it is International Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: It doesn’t mean you are forgotten
Thank you so much to Blaine's mommy, Elaine, for this gift ♥Around this time last year, I designed an image that shared a quote by Elizabeth Edwards about how much it means when others mention Continue Reading »
Happy 4th birthday to my first born.
I'll see you in heaven, my Calvin. Mommy loves you. (Posted via Instagram) Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: 47 months
Happy 5th my Calvin... I can't believe next month will be 4 years. I miss you everyday. (Posted via Instagram) Continue Reading »
Grandkids on His Handlebars
My dad asked Louie to paint his handlebars with the names of his grandchildren. So Louie painted *all* of their names: Divinity, Jayden, Sky, Jayme, Calvin, Rainbow, Kimora, Jayde, Gaelen, Kihana, Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: My two boys
I "stole" this image from the hubby to post because seeing Charlie hold big brother Calvin's urn makes my heart ache and swell at the same time. Happy 5th Calvin. (Posted via Instagram) Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: The latest I’ve ever been
I have been writing this post in my head for weeks. It's been on my mind since before November 5th, yet here I am, almost at the end of the month and finally getting the words down and planning to Continue Reading »
