My serenity .... My escape

My dad stumbled upon this road. It was the back road we took when the regular route became too mundane. It no longer serves its first purpose, although now it has become my serenity ... my escape route. When Fall hits, my favourite route comes to life. It is then when I take the curves slow and leisurely, breathing in every smell, taking in every colour. I have made it a habit to take my motorcycle on this route. Pushing myself to lean harder, or go a little faster. Occasionally .... I pull over to the side of the road and let my mind fill my heart with childhood memories, soaking it all in until the next season when I can enjoy it again.

Happy Sweet 16 our Beautiful Girl

My sweet Ginny!  I can't believe it was only 2 months ago that we celebrated your 16th birthday.  I look back at that chubby cheeked angel and my heart aches to hold her little hand again.  To hear her squeaky voice just one more time.  You were such a joy.  You still are.  The beautiful woman of God that you are growing into inspires me.  You are strong, and compassionate, always helpful.  You are an amazing friend.  Never change my girl.  Always keep God close to your side and listen to your heart.  Don't let others take advantage of your sincerity.  Don't grow up to fast.  There will always be time to "adult".  For now, take the time to enjoy life.  TRAVEL.  You are so fun and spirited, get out there and see the world my girl.  LOVE!  Keep on loving, as you always have.  Continue to give out those wonderful hugs, and share your heart.  It's ok to cry.  You will suffer many broken hearts, especially with being the special girl that you are, but don't harden your heart because of it.  Love deeper.  LEARN!! You are so smart.  Life has so many lessons to teach us.  Never stop learning.  GROW!  Keep reading the bible.  No one is going to be closer to you than your Jesus.  He knows your heart and what is always in it.  He knows how you feel, and what you are going through.  He may not always seem close but he will never leave you nor forsake you.  You must not leave him.  Most of all.  PROTECT yourself.  Don't give everything away until you find that special someone.  You will know when you do.  God will tell you. I LOVE YOU my girl.  I am so thankful for how helpful you are.  I love going on errands and shopping trips with you.  I love snuggling up on the couch and watching our chick flicks together.  Thank you for being even more special to me than I was to Nanna, and that is pretty special.  :D

EVERYTHING is possible when you release your fears and find the COURAGE to FLY!  Keep flying my girl! Can't wait to see where you go!

Trick or Treat!! 2017

A recent trip to Universal Studio's led to our sweet Ginny wanting to be Ginny Weasley for Halloween.  How does one create Harry Potter costumes?  For starters, one starts in July.  Yes!  You read that right.  You find an adopted Grandpa and ask him to make a wand, you go to Value Village and search high and low for some school looking uniforms and One asks Grandma to come shopping for material and unleash her many talents.  One costume turned into 5! We had a Ginny Weasley, a Ron Weasley, a Cedric Diggory, a Professor Trelawney, and a Professor Moody.  They turned out so great.