As time creeps closer to Ryan's 1 year of being taken away, I find that my heart hurts more often, and that my eyes fill with tears more easily.  I don't know how to be better or even do better.  I don't think it will literally matter one bit when they get arrested and I know that they will.  I feel...

This is the time of year when I am usually in full swing with the holiday spirit! 

 

Christmas is by far my favorite holiday of the year.  I love the whole ambiance of the festive lights, the gift giving and receiving, the food, the gatherings!  This is where I usually find myself plotting and pla...

The days are passing quickly and I can't tell if that is a good thing or not.  I find that I am trying to get through all these so-called "firsts" with Ryan being gone.  Thanksgiving, his birthday, and Christmas.  I feel like I need to get through these and then....what?  Does it just become easier?...

This is a blog that will be short and to the point.  Some of you may not be aware but on June 29th our family lost one of the most precious gifts that we have ever received.  Our son Ryan was taken away from us so suddenly and has left an emptiness that I cannot put into words.  Tears yes, words no....