03 May, 2016

Two Years





Two years ago my light went dim 

Now my now takes courage 

I travel the dark, the grim. 


Your spirit is near me, yes its true. 

Still, I long to hold you baby blue, 

To look in your eyes, to kiss you goodnight 

It’s in a different realm, I feel your light. 


You’re not dim. 

You’re flame is not dark. 

I endeavor to see every spark. 


The gifts you bring, 

Help mend my soul 

Add peace to my being 

Make me Whole. 


Before I knew your gentle love 

I was partially empty. 

A cup half full. 



I am a better person 

because of you. 

Though, your Earth life short 

Your spirit lives on, 

Your light shines through

Peace, Love, Support 


As I’ve watched others suffer losses deep 

I wondered as I watch them weep. 

Is it really better to have loved and lost? 

I know now, Love is worth the cost. 


You teach me to honor my dreams 

Your light burns with hope 

Reminding that Jesus redeems 

It is only through Him we can cope. 



So, when I long to hold you. 

When my moments are grim. 

I try to remember we’ll be together again. 



I love you Madison Elizabeth. 

And still I thank God for you everyday. 

Love, Mama

12 March, 2016

Trailer Remodel- TheSheepCamp


Carpet has been removed.  I am prepping for paint.



I am begining to paint the cabinets.  Swanky Grey.

30 December, 2015

Christmas in France 2015



We lit a candle for Lizzy.  She is always with us in thoughts and spirit.  

Strausborg, France town center-  Christmas Market


Strausborg, France

Church in Paris

Brandon the elf followed us to France! Keepin an eye on everyone.

Selestai, France-  Home to the first Christmas tree in 1521

Christmas Market, Strausborg


Highspeed train to Paris-  Wow that was FAST.


24 December, 2015

Christmas Tree Dance

Strausborg  Christmas Market,
Christmas Eve 2015
France
The night is still
Darkness in France.
Yet love is present
At this Christmas tree dance

Traditions rich,
Christmas bells ring.
The village honors
the birth of a King.

Our family celebrates
Christmas this year
Thinking of Lizzy
Oh how I miss her still.

Darkness runs deep
These midwinter nights
Yet the sun still reaches us
With each morning light.

A Savior is born,
To teach Peace to the world
Reminding us of our baby Girl.

Peace on Earth,
Goodwill to men.
May the year ahead
Be filled with Light and Zen.

HLC
 —

16 December, 2015

Mona Lisa, The Louvre

The kids LOVED the Louvre.....
okay, by "loved" I mean Elias played with slinkys, and
Ruby Catherine ran around saying "Mom, I see pornography"!
Can you see the fun and excitement over Mona Lisa?
The Mona Lisa is a half-length portrait painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci that has been described as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world". 

This was our view from the walk back to the hotel.  The kids really did love Eiffel Tower.
RubyCatherine learned to Ice Skate- in the rink on level 2- 
Don't tell anyone she is from Minnesota where we have rinks year round on every corner.


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