It has been almost three years since Goodwin's death, and I continue to feel the effects of it every day. The initial overwhelming sorrow and shock has softened, but how I …
Thoughts
The Wheel of Sorrow
I'm not someone who likes to read the news. When I learn about the sadness and tragedies of others, I have a hard time not internalizing it. Having experienced my own tragedy …
The Beginning of a Family Tradition
The first Christmas following Goodwin's death was lonely and difficult. That Christmas Eve we received his name marker and visited his official grave. Since then, we have …
3 girls and a boy
Today is Goodwin's 2nd birthday. Sometimes I feel like I have a responsibility to be sad today -- like it's wrong to say that I feel at peace. I certainly don't feel that …
Two Down, One to Go
One of my favorite times of year is the new year. I love starting over and anticipating the happy times the new year may bring. In January we had fun celebrating Ellie's …
Another Baby
We are happy to announce that we are expecting baby #4, another little...... ...... GIRL! We anticipate her arrival this coming March. Under usual circumstances I …