by Robin on October 30, 2009
I’m thinking these tiny gourds went from adorable to simply divine! And functional!!! I’m already thinking Thanksgiving Table…Check out Susan’s blog-party at Between Naps on the Porch where you’ll find loads of before and afters to inspire you! Last Friday was my daughter’s best friend’s wedding. I got to help a little.I put together this [...]
by Robin on October 29, 2009
We had the most amazing funeral for my Dad-in-law yesterday. I know that sounds strange but truly, it was amazing. I’m always humbled when I sit at a funeral and listen as someone’s legacy is summed up in a few words. When it’s all over, I almost always ask myself the same question… If this [...]
by Robin on October 28, 2009
The older I get, the more funerals I attend. Funerals are a pause in the cadence of life. Time stands still for a few moments. A funeral marks the time when family and friends step fully onto the unavoidable path set before them. And so starts the journey through grief. Until I lost someone close [...]
by Robin on October 27, 2009
Funeral planning … it’s a bit of a frenzy when planning a funeral. A welcome frenzy that keeps the mind occupied.Soon enough the dust will settle and the grieving will ensue. For now, The frenzy is an okay place to be. The love and sweet words coming from the online community is more helpful than [...]
by Robin on October 26, 2009
It’s Sunday afternoon. I just got home from the hospice where my Dad-in-law is just about to cross over to the other side of eternity. It was a day I will remember forever. Lots of family gathered to say good-bye.The hospice is beautiful. Completely unexpected. Huge rooms with couches and an extra double bed and [...]
by Robin on October 22, 2009
Such a range of emotions this week. We’ve been with my Dad-in-law as he lives out his last days on this side of eternity. Sitting and praying and reliving beautiful memories of him. One minute there is a deep sadness so heavy it takes your breath. The next, there’s laughter when remembering something he said [...]
by Robin on October 22, 2009
Sitting here next to my dad-in-law in the hospital. He’s not responded since Monday night. My mom-in-law has been telling stories of their life together. She holds his hand. Kisses his forehead. Reassures him that she’s here. Even when he doesn’t respond. Being here puts everything into perspective. There are others in this hospital walking [...]
by Robin on October 21, 2009
We’ve had quite a day or two around here Peeps. Mike’s dad was rushed to the hospital Monday night. He has an aneurysm..or had an aneurysm. He’s 83 and there’s not anything the Drs. can do except keep him comfortable. It’s been so hard for everyone, Mike’s dad is a deeply spiritual man. Our daughter [...]
by Robin on October 19, 2009
Geeez Lou-ize! This is dance worthy! I wanted a dessert for our 5th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest that would give adequate props to the good ole pumpkin. I posted a Pumpkin Crunch recipe last week. It was good but I wasn’t completely sold. So I tried this…which is adapted from 2 or 3 recipes. I [...]
by Robin on October 18, 2009
If there was ever a metamorphosis…this is it! Reba! She’s gone from crazy wild cat to….well, take a look! It’s Reba day! Remember Reba is our once feral cat that I’ve written about HERE! (The Husband named her Reba after the old TV show…she’s a survivor!) A quick recap… God has used Reba over and [...]
