I knew the holidays were going to be tough this year without our Joey here with us but I didn't realize how powerful I would feel it as soon as I woke up today. Dreams of Joey last night were pleasant ones which I am so very thankful for. Looking at my sleeping son and peeking in at my sleeping grandson brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes because there is another little boy that I should be peeking in on but he's not here.
I am usually not at a loss for words but today I am struggling, my heart is heavy and my eyes are leaking. There are so many reasons to be thankful and feel blessed - wonderful children and grandchildren, amazing family and friends that I don't know how I could get through a day without them....but for right now, at this moment, all I can be is sad.
My grandson Joey is not here. He's not running through the house making lots of noise, he's not sitting on the floor playing with toys. Instead he's in Heaven where I know that pain, sadness and all those other earthly things we feel will never touch him again but for me those things are a part of daily life.
As you gather with family and friends today be thankful for everyone that you are looking at around your table. Enjoy the kids most of all. They are the most amazing blessings we are given. Hug and kiss them, play with them and capture the moments in pictures.
There's a special spot at the table this year. One for a little boy that is missing from our family. Missing you more every day Joey.
Grandma Kathy
I am usually not at a loss for words but today I am struggling, my heart is heavy and my eyes are leaking. There are so many reasons to be thankful and feel blessed - wonderful children and grandchildren, amazing family and friends that I don't know how I could get through a day without them....but for right now, at this moment, all I can be is sad.
My grandson Joey is not here. He's not running through the house making lots of noise, he's not sitting on the floor playing with toys. Instead he's in Heaven where I know that pain, sadness and all those other earthly things we feel will never touch him again but for me those things are a part of daily life.
As you gather with family and friends today be thankful for everyone that you are looking at around your table. Enjoy the kids most of all. They are the most amazing blessings we are given. Hug and kiss them, play with them and capture the moments in pictures.
There's a special spot at the table this year. One for a little boy that is missing from our family. Missing you more every day Joey.
Grandma Kathy