I Am Thankful

For the sun light that streams through my kitchen window in the morning.

For the beautiful mountains that surround the valley I live in.

For the snow that quiets my world in winter and the sun that warms my face in summer.

For the rustling leaves in fall and the tiny spring flowers that peek their heads skyward in spring.

For all these things God creates, I am thankful.

For the children I have been given, for the grandchildren they have given me.

For my parents who nurtured and taught me.

For those in my family who have gone before.

For my family, I am thankful.

For my friends who wrap their loving arms around me in time of need.

For all the laughter, tears and years we share.

For my friends, I am thankful.

For enjoying the freedoms of this great country.

For living as I choose.

For being given so much.

For all of this I am truly blessed.

I am thankful.

Four years have passed, since you were set free

From the earthly trials, that would not let you be

Your laugh, your smile, your gentle loving touch

These are the things I miss so very much

My tiny son, wrapped within my arms so new

You grew each day, straight and strong and true

To live and learn, laugh and play

Your Father and I loved you more each passing day

A brother, a father, a husband, a son

To those of us here, you are that special one

I miss you Kirk, more than I can say

Do you know my thoughts, do you hear my words, each and every day

You left too soon, were gone so fast

From the happy times, the funny times, I thought would always last

The years and days and hours tick by

Filled with thoughts of you, building kingdoms on high

Your in my heart, my hopes, my dreams

Not far away, yet very far, or so it often seems

So grow my son, my precious son, straight and strong and true

And do your work, that special work, our Father chose for you

Love, Mom

Congratulations Mikey !!

He is a healthy, happy nine year old and that's the way it should be. He has been cancer free for 5 years now and we celebrated. Carrie and the kids stayed at Little America this weekend and the "Grandma's" met them for dinner. He had a steak and chocolate shake and put up with all the girls (Mom, sisters and grandma's).
Mikey is an amazing boy, he loves sports and can tell you any and all of the stats on his favorite teams. He is a big fan of the "U" and had to leave dinner several times to find out what the score was.
This has been a wonderful milestone to celebrate for all of us.
"High Five, Mikey"
>Love ~ Grandma Deanie