Cemetery Marker

The kids and I went back to the cemetery earlier this week again to check if the marker had been installed yet. I had checked a few times before and finally it was there. I am pleased with how it turned out. I think it reflects Daniel well, reminding all of us what is really important.

Although I explained to the kids what the marker was and why we were visiting the cemetery, they're still too young to fully grasp the differing layers of what it means to lose their daddy. I explain what I can at their level, but I'm so thankful for the grace God is giving them and for their innocence during these hard days. I'm sure as they get older, there will be many tough conversations with them as to why God let this happen. I'm just so thankful Christianity has solid answers to hold on to. Tough questions about suffering and why God allows it pose no threat to my faith, but rather make it all the more real.

PS: If you so generously provided us with meals and have yet to pick up your dishes, please contact me. I will be donating what is left to charity in a few weeks. Thank you!

Family Update Through Photos

I wanted to share a general update about how the kids and I are doing and what's been going on in our lives as we build a new sense of "normal" in our lives during this season.

This is a photo blanket done up by the funeral home. They order one for each of their clients. I think it turned out amazingly, and the caption chosen by whoever ordered it is so perfect. What a treasure.

A few weeks ago, the kids and I joined 1,250 others and enjoyed Timberline Ranch's Annual Family Festival. The kids even went on the pony rides! The last time Josiah had been on a horse was as a two-year-old with Daddy, and he pretty much screamed the whole time. Now at four, it took a few tries (Josiah ran away the first time), but once he got used to the idea and he went up...

 ...Kezia followed her big brother too! 

I was treated to a very special Mother's Day Tea at the young widow's support group I have started attending at a church in the area. The 16 of us were pampered with fine china teacups, a silver tea service, and an always full cup. It's so wonderful to meet with a group of others like me once

a month and to get to know moms who really know what I'm going through.

With the beautiful weather returning, the kids and I have been on a lot of walks at the various parks mere minutes from our home. Here we're up at Golden Ears Provincial Park, and Josiah is trying to skip rocks while Kezia is hamming it up for the camera. Kind of looks like a selfie doesn't it?

This is one of Daniel's and my favourite spots where we spent 

many outings before and after getting married.

Many of you have expressed a continued desire to pray for my family and I. Thank you! The biggest requests are clear direction in major decisions, continued healing of the rawness of my grief amidst the hole that Daniel has left, provision for all of our needs, and for continued empowerment to serve and honour God for His Kingdom purposes and ultimate glory.