Michael John

Happy Birthday to the brother I never knew, Michael John. 

I was named after you and consider it an honor.  My name is Michaela Anne.

I returned the honor by giving my son part of your name.  His middle name is Michael.

I have heard that you and I share some other things, blonde hair and blue eyes from our Mommy. 

You would have been 44 years old today. 

You and your brothers all have September birthdays. 

Your brothers love and miss you very much.

I miss that I didn't know you but yet, I feel very close to you.

I love you and miss you very much. 

Happy Birthday Brother!  I know it will be a grand celebration!

Love & Hugs,
Sis




   

Christopher's First Meet

My son ran in his first cross country meet this past weekend.  He ran 2 miles and placed 20th out of 36 boys running.  Not bad for his first meet and for only being at this for 3 weeks!! 

His partner in crime placed 1st!  They are the only two kids running cross country in junior high. In fact, they actually don't even have a cross country program at their level so they train with the high schools kids.  Pretty cool.  He tells me the HS kids are very supportive and encourage them all the time.  He has been so excited about running and training.  Makes this momma happy that he has found something he loves.  He runs again this weekend and I'm going to try my best to make it to this one to cheer him on.  So excited for him!! 

Happy Fall Y'all

Today is the first day of Autumn. 

Here's wishing you a beautiful day!!

No Place That Far

Another song in the books for my babies.  I don't have to tell you mommas that when it comes to your babies and they are in trouble or need you, you can't get to them fast enough.  I have experienced that two too many times.  But it is so very true in that there's no place that far.  I pulled out some music cd's I made several years ago with some of my favorite songs on them.  This is one by Sara Evans (with Vince Gill) that I've always loved.  I hope one day to have another special someone in my life that I feel this way about, but for now, my babies are my world.  :)

Below are the lyrics to the song by Sara Evans and HERE you can see the video/hear her version of this beautiful ballad....


No Place That Far

I can't imagine, any greater fear
Then waking up, without you here,
And though the sun, would still shine on,
My whole world, would all be gone,
But not for long,

If I had to run, if I had to crawl
If I had to swim a hundred rivers, just to climb a thousand walls,
Always know that I would find a way, to get to where you are,
There's no place that far

It wouldn't matter why we're apart,
Lonely minds or two stubborn hearts
Nothing short of God above
Could turn me away from your love
I need you that much

If I had to run, if I had to crawl
If I had to swim a hundred rivers, just to climb a thousand walls,
Always know that I would find a way, to get to where you are,
There's no place that far

If I had to run, if I had to crawl
If I had to swim a hundred rivers, just to climb a thousand walls,
Always know that I would find a way, to get to where you are,
There's no place that far

Baby there's no place that far