When I was around 7, we got our second puppy, his name is Chocolate, and he’s a collie/shih tzu mix. Very early on in his life, he got a taste for pulling up tiles. So, we ended up redoing my grandmother’s entire kitchen floor 😅
I very clearly remember my much older cousin, Lonnie, coming and helping us move everything out of our kitchen, finish pulling up the floor, and then letting my brother and I “help” him lay the new one. When it got to a point of him and my father needing a break from little helping hands, he gave my mom a $20 and sent us to the corner store to get icees for everyone.
I don’t have many memories of Lonnie, he’s been down a rough road and been in and out of our lives, but every time I see the kitchen floor at my grandparents, I think of him.
As for plans for the summer, I’ll be getting married in about a month! So, my fiancé and I will be moving into our first, very own home! I’m beyond excited for decorating and having my own space and kitchen.
Anna, this is such a precious memory, thank you for sharing!
And the WEDDING!!!!! I am so, so happy for you and Jackson - the kids and I were just talking about the wedding this week. I can't wait for you to have your own place - it's going to be so good.
Hello Monique, you’ve been on my mind off and on since your last post. I know our pain is different but I’d like to share that I think of you when I think of my daughter who is a prodigal. She has canceled us and so, although I know she is alive, I have not seen or heard of her for over 20 months. When my heart breaks anew over this I sometimes begin to think of the broken heart of others. May you and others be comforted as I yearn to be comforted. It feels right, better.
Anyway, I hope we will stay home this summer. I ache for lots of quiet contemplation time. Just taking slow walks and bikes and sitting on remote picnic tables…..observing……whatever the Lord shows me….pondering…..
Tracy, my heart breaks for you, and for your daughter. That is such a deep grief and I will keep you both in prayer as I go about my days. Praying for comfort and ease and reconciliation.
Home sounds so lovely. I hope you can enjoy an abundance of quiet moments and find rest and goodness in the Lord's presence.
When I was around 7, we got our second puppy, his name is Chocolate, and he’s a collie/shih tzu mix. Very early on in his life, he got a taste for pulling up tiles. So, we ended up redoing my grandmother’s entire kitchen floor 😅
I very clearly remember my much older cousin, Lonnie, coming and helping us move everything out of our kitchen, finish pulling up the floor, and then letting my brother and I “help” him lay the new one. When it got to a point of him and my father needing a break from little helping hands, he gave my mom a $20 and sent us to the corner store to get icees for everyone.
I don’t have many memories of Lonnie, he’s been down a rough road and been in and out of our lives, but every time I see the kitchen floor at my grandparents, I think of him.
As for plans for the summer, I’ll be getting married in about a month! So, my fiancé and I will be moving into our first, very own home! I’m beyond excited for decorating and having my own space and kitchen.
I hope renovations go well!
Anna, this is such a precious memory, thank you for sharing!
And the WEDDING!!!!! I am so, so happy for you and Jackson - the kids and I were just talking about the wedding this week. I can't wait for you to have your own place - it's going to be so good.
Hello Monique, you’ve been on my mind off and on since your last post. I know our pain is different but I’d like to share that I think of you when I think of my daughter who is a prodigal. She has canceled us and so, although I know she is alive, I have not seen or heard of her for over 20 months. When my heart breaks anew over this I sometimes begin to think of the broken heart of others. May you and others be comforted as I yearn to be comforted. It feels right, better.
Anyway, I hope we will stay home this summer. I ache for lots of quiet contemplation time. Just taking slow walks and bikes and sitting on remote picnic tables…..observing……whatever the Lord shows me….pondering…..
Tracy, my heart breaks for you, and for your daughter. That is such a deep grief and I will keep you both in prayer as I go about my days. Praying for comfort and ease and reconciliation.
Home sounds so lovely. I hope you can enjoy an abundance of quiet moments and find rest and goodness in the Lord's presence.