Pink Skies

 Nothing like waking up on a cold winters day to watch the sun pop over the horizon and bathe the world in a warm light.  

Coldest of Days

No matter how cold and dark it may seem. Keep hoping for the sun and the warmth of a new day.  

Bailey

 He was six when we made the journey from North Carolina to Texas.  We started a new life with one another. It wasn’t easy, he comforted me when I lost my grandma and my mom. Eventually, he went to live with Manny but remained a part of my life.  He would always brighten my day with his excitement to see me.  As he got older I would worry more; but I knew he was taken care of. He crossed the bridge just shy of his 19th birthday.  I will miss him until we meet again. 

Bailey Santos 1-6-2006 to 1-3-2025

The Song of 2024

Few songs have the power to lift my spirits quite like this one. I absolutely love it, and it will forever remind me of 2024. One of my favorite memories is driving with Doan, Manny, and Alyx on our way to the cruise last September, the excitement in the air, the music blasting, and this song playing in the background. It was easily my favorite track on the playlist, and every time I hear it, I’m instantly transported back to that perfect moment.

Calm Seas

I had thought I would retire this blog. In light of recent events, I feel it may be time to step it out of retirement and return to something more quaint.  Perhaps even hopeful.  

The Song of 2023

Loving someone that when they are there they are a part of who you are and your soul so fully that when they are not, you feel like a different person.   This can be good and bad, but this song breaks it down so beautifully.   I have listened to it many times this year, just breathing it in.   

here's a place I go when I'm alone
Do anything I want, be anyone I wanna be
But it is us I see and I cannot believe I'm falling
That's where I'm going, where are you going?

Kai

 Kai came into my life as this little goofy ball of energy. He grew into a massive bundle of gentle kindness. He showered everyone with love and he made a lasting impression for anyone who had the honor to meet him. He was this bright light that I will miss until the day I get the chance to see him again. I love you Kai-Dog. You were absolutely a good boy through and through. Thank you for being a part of my life

2022

Life has moments where it is not at all beautiful and the darkness creeps in and takes hold.  Watching people you love go through hardship and loss when you cannot do anything to help. A loss you know all too familiar.  All you can do is offer a hand and just do what you can to be there for them until they come through the other side.