Author Archives: Doug

I had the song “When I die” by Blood, Sweat & Tears sticking in my head  for the last couple of weeks. The chorus is “and when I die, when I’m dead and gone, there will be one child born … Continue reading →

I’ve really struggled with this at times. I am so not use to living in my house without Christy. Every room, every turn, I’m reminded of her. We bought our house in 1993 and have made many improvements over the … Continue reading →

Yesterday was such an emotional day. It was my granddaughter Trinity’s 6th birthday. I wanted to get her a present and wasn’t sure what to get and then an idea popped in my head…I found a great picture of Trinity … Continue reading →

Today the sun did shine and life continued, but at times I felt I was not there. I am doing many positive things to get in and through my grief, but I am surprised by thoughts and emotions almost daily. … Continue reading →

Today I am choosing to live. Life is indeed a gift and blessing from God. In living, I am choosing to love, it is a risk, as pain is usually not far from love, but it is so worth the … Continue reading →

Today is 3 weeks since Christy Joy’s spirit left this world. It has been such a strange time for me and I know for many others. I am just really able to begin grieving the loss of my soul mate … Continue reading →

Greetings, I just wanted to share a bit on life without my best friend. It has been almost 2 weeks now since Christy left this life. It has indeed been a very strange time for me with emotions all over … Continue reading →

Greetings! Now that things have settled down, I have some time to reflect on the past week or so. All I can say tonight is Whew….This has been such an emotional and exhausting time. I have never experienced anything that … Continue reading →

Today has been a strange sort of day. Waking up without Christy is going to take some getting used to. I know though that God will provide what my broken heart will need. I am trying to keep my eyes on … Continue reading →

Our Christy has made the final leg of the journey! She is now dancing with Jesus, smiling, laughing and free from the cancer, the drugs, the pain, the tiredness. She is FREE! FREE! FREE! Thank you Lord for the happiness … Continue reading →