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I stepped out of my bedroom and immediately sensed something wasn’t as it should be. Except for a few dim lights glowing at the bottom,… Read More »Protector of Memories

As our baby girl(she’s the 8th of 8) heard her name announced, #5 ran onto the field for her final college lacrosse game. She completed… Read More »“Things Josiah Taught Us”

“My gaze transfixed on Jesus face…..Oh Praise the Name of the Lord our God, Oh Praise His Name forevermore, for endless days we will sing… Read More »Sacrifice Of Praise

My husband returned from an errand a couple Sunday nights ago. As he opened the door he called out, “Honey, come and look at this!”… Read More »“A God Hug With Suction Cup Feet”

“My wife and I had to put our dog down a couple years back and let me tell you, that was like losing a child.”… Read More »“No, It ISN’T The Same!”

“Quiet down kids! Mommy’s favorite song is on!” With that said, I’d crank up the volume in our red 15-passenger van. When you’re homeschooling 8… Read More »It’s (NOT) The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

This seems like a broad title because it could apply to just about every other question I have right now concerning this and that. I’m… Read More »Things I Don’t Understand

“God, would You please give me something today? Something to hold onto, to let me know that my boy is enjoying his birthday with You.”… Read More »“Josiah to Receiving, Josiah to Receiving”

We all knew it was coming. You glance at the calendar, trying not to fixate on the dates too long. It’s one of those days… Read More »We Survived…..A Very Hard Day

“Mr. Moore, you have 7 blockages, most at 80 and 90 percent, and 2 very weak places in your heart. Surgery is inevitable.” This was… Read More »A Frenzied Season-Part 2

“Mr. Moore, we have the results of your biopsy and it’s Stage 4 Melanoma. We suggest surgery as soon as possible.” That was the voicemail… Read More »A Frenzied Season

Exodus 14:13-14(NLT) But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord RESCUE you today. The Egyptians you see today… Read More »“Do You Need To Be Rescued?”

My purpose for this blog has always been to share what a very Personal God we have. How He cares about every single detail of… Read More »To Josiah From Erinann

Back in my homeschooling era, as the little ones started getting up for the day, they knew exactly where to find Mommy. In the sunroom… Read More »“Jesus, I Trust You”

Five months! Five months since Josiah met Jesus face to face. I know to him it seemed like he’d just gotten there about a minute… Read More »When Words Fail

As she leaned down for one last look at her brother and best friend, she whispered “I’ll take it from here.” With those last words… Read More »Unwrap Your Peace

“God, help me! I feel as if I’m in a dark room flailing around for the light switch. I just don’t think I can get… Read More »God is a PERSONAL God!

I have a very talented niece named Heather. She’s beautiful, smart, and a great Mom. It doesn’t surprise me in the least when she says,… Read More »Hearts in Heaven Gifts-The Beginning

When our oldest son, Jarred, was in his early teens, we gifted him with a Rock Tumbler for Christmas. He was always a very crafty… Read More »The Rock Tumbler of Life

Another popular Angelic reminder, just like the Cardinal, is the delicate and beautiful Butterfly. My Mother-in-law, Margaret, who recently passed on to Glory was an… Read More »Hearts in Heaven Gifts-Butterflies

I’ve always loved Cardinals. Vibrant red, standing out like royalty among the other birds at the feeder. It wasn’t until Josiah died that I began… Read More »Hearts In Heaven Gifts-Cardinals

We survived! Another Josiah-less Birthday. It’s kind of a relief waking up the day after your emotions have been through the wringer. Because the one… Read More »The Best God Has To Offer

“Thank You SO MUCH for sharing your story with me Mrs. Moore. I’m not only going to visit my Mom tomorrow, but I’m taking a… Read More »An Incomplete Mother’s Day

EVERYONE has them! What Mama said we’d have. Days like these! The kind that makes us not want to participate or play nicely with others.… Read More »From Pits to Praise

12/24/15-There were no laughs and jokes around the table on this Christmas Eve morning. Our usual fun-filled tradition had been replaced this year with stopping… Read More »“My Last Earthly Good-bye”

“Mom, I feel like the weight of the world is off my shoulders. I’m so excited about my life and I can’t wait to see… Read More »An Exciting New Life

The date was December 17th, 2015. Josiah was in a regular room now and had a steady stream of visitor’s that rejoiced with his decision… Read More »A Grateful Christmas

The vigil at Josiah’s bedside continued, and with each new day, a stark realization of how he could’ve died in the early morning of December… Read More »His Eyes Were Opened And He Began To See

BOOM! I bolted up in bed as the piercing sound awakened me from a deep sleep. Was it a dream? I heard my husband busting… Read More »The Beginning Of The End…Of Life As We Knew It

“My friend just lost her 19 yr. old son. Do you think you could reach out to her? I’ll certainly understand if it’s too painful… Read More »A Simple Yes