In preparing this blog post, all I could think of is Ecclesiastes Chpt 3.
A lot can happen in 9 months...
soon to turn the big 1 !
Too handsome. Anniversary in Whales Vagina...
a.k.a San Diego
One of our restaurant fave's ; Prime at C-Level
The potted brownie, I think the waitress had set it down about 25 seconds prior to this photo being taken...a time to break down nonetheless
A Time to wear mis-matched clothes...bleh
Gibson and the Morris boys. Thrilled to be riding Thomas the Train.
a time to say goodbye to cousins :-(
a time to finally hit the lake
verse 13
So proud of you honey
always a time for Mexico...
now I gotta go listen to James Taylor's "Mexico" ahhh I miss it!
a time for a tan and a little haircut-clearly he didn't get to go to Cancun
a time to play in the mud
Cuddly Cannon, such a cutie
a time to hang out by the pool
a time for popsicles and smoothies all day long
a time for Big fun in TEXAS
Grandma and Grandpa with all their Favorite Things!
Gibson and Tyson siesta
Skye pie and Lennox (1 week apart)
Wooohooo Aunt Kendee!
ahhhhh
me swatting bees on the train ride
Uncle Steve, The reigning Settler of Catan
Silly Mai Mai
Nice shiner
So pretty
Sistas
Patricia ( the Rowley family garden spider)
So much sugar.
hey Aimee Kendee Jacquee, who's responsible for Thing 12?...
She's Randeelicious
I loved the baton twirling class. Naturally I was the favorite student. Hmmph.
auntie Aimee and newest cousin Chase!
There's a good Maile shot...
... and one from Miss Claire
pimp my breakfast lunch dinner snack and dessert please...
we had such a good time, can't possibly tell everything we did, so much work from Sheryl, Mike, Kendee & Steve since they were home base...in a way ground zero.
he loves those train rides
my hot piece
Ladybird Lake
we decided we like our native Salt River better for SUP
plane ride home from Mike & Sheryl Jones family reunion
brace yourselves...
a time to truly trust in the Lord
Grandpa and dear baby Cannon.
This sweet nephew of mine went home to Heavenly Father on Aug. 29, 2011
We can't wait for that sweet reunion...
Jasmine is such a beautiful Mother. Cannon looks so peaceful.
I kept hearing this verse from the new primary song over & over, another tender mercy for such a time to mourn...for those of you who don't know the words;
"I feel the Holy Spirit as he teaches truth and light,
He comforts me in times of need, he testifies of Christ,
He speaks to me in quiet ways that fill my soul with peace,
and if I listen with my heart, I hear the Savior's voice."
and one more goodbye of a different nature...
Our family dog Moby went on to heaven to be a buddy for little Cannon. September 9, 2011
It helps to reminisce about all the good memories...
So in looking back over the seasons and months gone by, my heart is heavy with feelings of gratitude, grief, some joy, some more grief,... but ya know as cliche as it may seem, mostly love. I love my Savior and Friend. The awful pain of separation & death loses its sting as I strive to be more obedient. I can be sad for a season but ultimately I know that I can someday see & embrace my loved ones.
Dear Cannon- Gibson & Lennox sure love and miss their big brave cousin. You boys will get your full playtime, it will be so fun!
Dear Moby- be a good dog for Cannon.We love and miss you both, see you soon boys.
9 comments:
Oh Kara, those pictures of Cannon just about broke my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember when I lost Jackson, how sweet & thoughtful you were...I don't know if I've ever told you how much your love & service helped me. I'm also sorry about your dog. Good pets are rare & it is hard when they leave! Love ya.
I am devastated for your sister's loss. So heart-breaking. And I am grateful that you were willing to give Moby a happy home these last three years (and go pick him up every time, day or night).
XOXO
Your text was a good warning. Kleenex. What a year. Fun times, but heart breakers too, my heart is with you. I need to call you. I still have Cannons program on my wall, such a precious little family Jaz and Rod created. And Moby, I am so sorry Kara, but what a beautiful image of Cannon and Moby playing together up there.
Dear Kara,
I do not intend to infringe on the sobering mood of the rest of these comments, but is it possible to modify the post to have zero topless photos of your husband? It is quite offensive to the eyes.
Sincerely,
Cyberspace
Oh it's hard not to smile and cry through the whole post. So many ups and downs, it makes you grateful for life and always for our families. I feel blessed to call you my sister and hope you know you can call anytime. Love you Kara!
Yep, the tears are flowing. I love you! Life is quite a journey. You're right in the middle of it and I'm happy and grateful to be there with you.
Thanks Quinton for the tension breaker. Contrary to most you have improved with age. Or maybe I just know you better, love you more, and think you are great.
They say we need the sad to appreciate the glad. Unfortunately, sad it's as fun as glad. I love you.
I wish I knew how to communicate what I want to say. Really, I just want to give you a giant hug. I love you so much! {insert long-distance hug here} Thank you for being the wonderful woman that you are. We love your family and miss you dearly.
First of all, wow an update. I knew you could do it Kara. But man o man the tears didnt quite get out all the way from our conversation apparently because now I'm balling. We didn't even get to moby talk. Hang in there my friend. Talk about a rough few months. You really need a little Costa Rican vaca I think.
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