Saturday, before everyone went their separate ways, we took a few family pictures in hopes of sending out a Christmas card this year.
2007 was the last time I mustered up the energy to mail out Christmas greetings, so I thought it was time to reenter the holiday spirit of actually sharing our “love” with friends and family by sending cards.
We chose this special place in mom’s backyard, because the figurine in the front is Jesus with two small children. A friend of my mom’s gave it to her in memory of Nick and Adrienne.
It felt good to gather here.
Do you see Hugo in the background??? He had so much fun running in circles in the leaves!
Nick would have had so much fun building this pyramid.
He was with us. I just know he was!
I found a shiny 2008 penny on the floor right next to mom’s guest room bed when I was taking off the sheets…looking back, I realized that it was at almost exactly the same time that Nick went Home on the same Saturday in 2008.
I hope your Thanksgivings were full of special memories.
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Praying for you and your family tonight and in the days to come. Love you.
I just wanted to say, looking good. Healing is taking place one moment at a time. Those were beautiful pictures, which one will you be choosing? I pray for you daily and I can see that it is working, slowly. Our god is goood. Sandy
Tammy, you have a beautiful family! Blessings on you all as you remember Nick this season.
Stephanie
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Dearest Tammy, I laughed aloud when I read about the penny. God usually sends us messages through His Word, but sometimes, aparently, with pennies. Sending you love across the miles, Rita