Day 01 | I hear ya, but…Tuesdays are sometimes worse than
Mondays.
Day 02 | So thankful for him, his support, and his
comfort. He gets me through the tough
nights and doesn't ask questions because he already knows.
Day 03 | I don't know how I lived without these 2 in my
life.
Day 04 | Date night with him to see Cirque de Soleil’s
Avatar.
Day 05 | Spontaneous shopping day with her is the best!
Day 06 | When a new recipe goes right.
Day 07 | Enjoying the spring weather (and chewing on mom’s
fingers).
Day 08 | Working out with these 2 was quite
interesting.
Day 09 | When you get the sweetest text message from your
flower girl.
Day 10 | Watching your hubby and nephew play hide and seek.
Day 11 | Hello weekend!
We are so ready for you.
Day 12 | At the Royals Game
Day 13 | Lazy, yet productive day. Sleeping in after 10, D did yard work, made
progress on last year’s book, awesome dinner, and a movie.
Day 14 | Today was a perfectly fine day. And yet, as the sun began to set, a new wave
of sadness rushed over me and I cried on my way home. My days these last few weeks have not been
very happy, but I’m looking for the good.
Today that was in the form of an empty car.
Day 15 | Visiting daddy.
The best and worst part of my day all rolled into one. I got to see him, spend some time with him,
and I got to hear that today wasn’t a good day for him. He didn’t sleep well last night and the mucus
in his throat from the mouth sores is preventing him from swallowing his pills. He has finally lost all his hair, except for
his eyebrows, and he hasn’t had solid food in 9 days. And then I cried all the way home.
Day 16 | Seeing how a little walk and fresh air does today.
Day 17 | Today was good!
Dad’s white cells doubled (0.1 to 0.2), had a good busy day at work,
volunteered for junior league, took the pups for a walk (with minimal pulling),
and got our new countertops in the kitchen.
But seriously. Dad’s body is
proving, once again, that it’s not ready to give up. I had lost faith and couldn’t see the light
at the end of the tunnel. And today,
there it was.
Day 18 | New countertops.
Working on a new faucet.
Hardworking hubby.
Day 19 | Attempted our first 5K. Thankfully the half way point was by our
house. Too much excitement before the
race – meeting new people and dogs.
These 2 are pooped. They are
ready for a big ol’ nap.
Day 20 | Broken heart.
Day 21 | He was there at my first breath, I was there at his
last.
Day 22 | I held it together for most of the day. We planned his funeral. Now beginning to go through photos for his
video I’ll make.
Day 23 | Happy birthday to the most amazing woman I have
ever known. I am so proud of the
strength you have shown over these last few days. You are the person who can read my like
nobody else can. Who guided me through
very trial and triumph I have faced. You
are the only other person who can feel how deeply this pain feels. You are my rock. I love you so much mommy. I’m so thankful God gave me you.
Day 24 | All 3 fur babies can tell something is up. Thankful that they don’t want to leave my
side and are always there to give hugs.
Day 25 | These two…The love they have shown this past week
has been amazing. So thankful they still
put a smile on my face.
Day 26 | This man… I love him.
Day 27 | The love that was shown at the visitations was
incredible. Thank you.
Day 28 | I am in complete awe of how many people came to
honor my dad today as we celebrated his life.
Thank you to everyone who offered words of comfort, provided us with meals,
and those who held me together this past week.
I will forever be grateful for you.
Day 29 | This little nugget won't stop licking me. At least he can still put a smile on my face.
Day 30 | She knows her momma’s heart hurts.
Day 31 | I spent most of the evening with her. We met with a
friend and she recalled a conversation she had with my dad at her super
bowl party earlier this year. She asked
how he was doing and he told her his body hurt.
But it was ok because he got to do the one thing he wanted to do. When that conversation happened, the last big
thing that happened in our lives was my wedding. We all knew he meant walking me down the
aisle. I truly believe that God kept him
here for that moment. And I believe that
dad’s body fought like hell to be here for that day. I’m so so thankful.
Day 32 | Nothing a margarita can’t fix.
Day 33 | Photographed my 3rd birth this morning.
Day 34 | My smooshy face.
Day 35 | When I come home and am greeted with this face!
Day 36 | Date to see The 1975 in concert!
Day 37 | The good morning stretch.
Day 38 | When friends still show up to support us.
Day 39 | Hello perfect Friday.
Day 40 | When we re-did our porch a year ago, I never
thought it would be my healing place.
Day 41 | This woman…she is incredible. Happy Mother’s Day. I love you with all my heart.
Day 42 | These three.
So happy to have my family happy and healthy again.
Day 43 | Quick stop to give her her Mother’s Day gift. And she loved it. This next journey is not going to be easy,
but we are going to make it worthwhile.
Day 44 | His and Hers.
Day 45 | Sometimes accident photos become my favorite.
Day 46 | Trying out watermelon. In our house, 3 of 4 approve, Rory not included.
Day 47 | Mother/Daughter date with this girls are my favorite.
Day 48 | I love being married to him.
Day 49 | Finishing touches of paint in the kitchen.
Day 50 | Helping the community at work.
Day 51 | Hi daddy....
Day 521 | These pups.
Day 53 | Waiting.
Day 54 | Did some shoe damage today.
Day 55 | Sundays are becoming my favorite day. Love having a great dinner with my family,
Day 56 | Enjoying the wind in her hair.
Day 57 | My little patient is home and doing alright. He had a complete tear in his ACL and we did surgery early enough that there are no signs of arthritis.
Day 58 | Hello Rory.
Day 59 | I wuv you.
Day 60 | When you're recovering from ACL surgery and mom just gave you some pain meds.
Day 61 | His new favorite place.
Day 62 | When mom makes homemade ice cream for the first time everybody gets a lick.
Day 63 | I'll help you make the bed!
Day 64 | More kitchen details.
Day 65 | Moe got his stitches out today. The vet was surprised to see he was putting weight on his leg just a week after surgery. He told me that most dogs won't put weight on it for 2 weeks. He was really surprised when I told him Moe was walking on it periodically the day after surgery. So thankful he is healing and having a speedy recovery. Hopefully in 2 weeks we can start slow small walks around the neighborhood.
Day 66 | Reunited and it feels so good.
Day 67 | "Difficult roads often lead to beautiful places."
Day 68 | I could get used to this.
Day 69 | "That's when I realized what a true friend was. Someone who would always love you-the imperfect you, the confused you, the wrong you-because that's what people are supposed to do."
Day 70 | Watching the sunrise and grateful for the previous days.
Day 71 | Making the back yard beautiful.
Day 72 | When you're having a horrible day and you walk outside to see this happen. I love her!
Day 73 | The picture says it all.
Day 74 | So proud of this guy!
Day 75 | Happy 1st birthday to our nephew!
Day 76 | First try at blueberry pie.
Day 77 | Well, hey there Mr Rory.
Day 78 | Not to sure about the new pool.
Day 79 | Can't quite handle the pain tonight.
Day 80 | My dogs just look at me like, "Why is mom standing in our large drinking bowl."
Day 81 | Spontaneous date night.
Day 82 | Hi daddy. I can't believe it has been 2 months. I've never gone this long without talking to you and it breaks my heart the time will only get longer. But, I'm glad we have been able to bring little pieces of home to you.
Day 83 | Little things on a Sunday morning.
Day 84 | Hey you.
Day 85 | Spoiled.
Day 86 | My happy girl! She loves coming to grammy's house.
Day 87 | Spa night.
Day 88 | Nap time.
Day 89 | Had a blast going zip lining with my love.
Day 90 | My husband is a grill master.
Day 91 | Time with these girls is always great.
Day 92 | This quote. This is where eI'll be for the rest of my life and that's ok. I'll heal, rebuild, and be whole, but never the same.
Day 93 | The moment your cat thinks he should have what you're having for lunch.
Day 94 | Toys! They were destroyed within a day.
Day 95 | He never slept in his cat bed, but the dog bed?! This is a first! Especially since he had a love/hate relationship with them.
Day 96 | Yum!
Day 97 | Trying another grill technique.
Day 98 | Happy 4th!
Day 99 | Seeing them snuggled together.
Day 100 | Lunch time shananigans.
Completed: July 6, 2016
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