It Never Fails

Dear Son,

I celebrated another birthday without you this week but your family made sure it was a special one and I had a really good day. I thought about you a lot and I always remember how much you loved birthdays and holidays. I also know how you would want us to continue our traditions........so we do.

But it never fails.........every time I think I can take a step forward, it seems I go back 2 or 3 steps. There is always some kind of "drama" going on and it just drags me down. Why? Because I let it.

Remember how you always wanted to "fix" the world - well, me too..........but I can't. I can't "fix" people or situations. You'd think I would've learned that by now. :-)

So it's time once again for me to get up, shake it off and let others be responsible for their decisions and the outcome.

Thanks once again for listening!

I love you and miss you,

Mom

I'll Be There

Dear Chris,

I sometimes look at the world around me and wonder why some people just don't "get it". There is so much emphasis on "self" and we, as a country, are now reaping what we've sowed. I can't understand why so many who label themselves Christians are walking through this life in such an ungodly way. Though I want for everyone I know and love to spend eternity with us, I am beginning to believe that won't happen. But the bottom line....I am responsible only for me....and I can say with 100% certainty that I will see you again one day and you will be standing there welcoming me into my eternal home.

I miss you sweet son and love you always,

Mom