Sunday, September 27, 2009

Letters From My Mother

I want to share a couple of letters that my Mother wrote me. I have more, but I am only sharing two. I read these often because they bring me comfort. They reaffirm to me how much my Mother loves me. When reading them, I can hear my Mother speaking to me through them. I love her so very much! These letters are priceless to me!






Missing My Mother



Today is the 6 month anniversary of my Mother's passing. In some ways I have overcome the shock and disbelief of her death. Still, sometimes I can't believe she is gone! She was so much a part of my life and my girl's lives. It is hard to adjust to life without her. I still cry for her a lot. She was my best friend and I miss talking to her! She was so involved in my life and my girl's lives. She was always there for me in good times and bad. I miss asking her for advice and counsel. She was very close to my girls and they still talk about her all the time. Ashley cried for her the other day. She told me that she needed her Grandma Shaw. What a wonderful and loving influence she has had on my kids! I thank Heavenly Father every day for sending me to my Mother!
I wanted to share a song by the christian group "Mercy Me". I love this group and I have always loved this song, but it has more meaning to me now that my Mother has passed. My girls and I listen to it a lot and it always makes me cry now, because it has such meaning in my life. You can also scroll down and listen to it on my playlist.

" Homesick"

You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbyes
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again

And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now

The last picture taken of my Mother-Feb. 2009 (Her 65th b-day)


Saturday, September 26, 2009

Cascade Springs



On September 26th, we went to Cascade Springs with our friends, the Pursers. The fall colors were gorgeous! We had a fun time hiking around the springs and collecting leaves. Later, we had a picnic at Wasatch State Park, and the kids enjoyed feeding the ducks. We LOVE fall and the Utah Mountains are especially beautiful this time of year!


First Day of School

Ashley's 1st day of school


Ashley started 4th grade on August 17. She loves her teacher, Mr. Hansen. Karrie started the 9th grade on August 26th. Her favorite class is early morning seminary. Both of my girls are growing up so fast! Where has all the time gone? I am so proud of both of them!


Karrie's 1st day of school

Karrie's 14th Birthday


Karrie turned 14 years old on August 24th. I can't believe my little 3 pound preemie is growing up! We celebrated by having dinner and cake with just our little family. A couple of days later, we had Grandma and Grandpa Jones and Grandpa Shaw over for dinner and cake. She had a wonderful birthday and we are so proud of the sweet young woman she has become! We love you Karrie!