Nick would have been 16 yesterday,
But this year, like the last two, we had no cake.
We had no balloons.
In many ways our earthly hearts were empty much like this part of KCU’s campus.
But God.
I love that phrase.
But God.
Because it changes every part of me.
He fills the empty places.
So yesterday, with the help of friends and the generous gifts to Nick’s Foundation, we spent the day filling KCU’s empty places!
Happy Birthday, Nick! Because of you, we are who we are today.
And for that reason alone we can praise God even in our grief.
We miss you. We love you. We will see you soon!!
Dad wore his favorite shirt to remind us all to never forget to
CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE!
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 
Good morning beautiful friend,sister( in Christ our savior) and cousin-in-law of mine!!!!
I have spent the better part of yesterday afternoon and very early this am( a storm moved thru and I couldn’t sleep) catching up on your blog…you truly have an amazing gift – seeing God in virtually every ( seemingly small but they rant really) thing or event. Thank you for continuing to share your heart with the rest of us.
I love you dearly and still am lifting you up in prayer-along with the rest of the family as well.
Love, hugs and prayers to you !!!
Cheryl
Praying you are safe from all the horrible storms. And a blessed time as you remember Nick’s birthday. I love those swings. One in my back garden would be great! I am sure they make a lovely addition to the campus.
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! And YOU!!! Hope you are doing well friend!
The 24th is 4 years since dad died…Never gets easier…the other day I just wanted to call him so bad I couldn’t take it…then the sermon Sunday was on death…it was perfect…God given.
Can’t wait till Heaven.
Every tear will be wiped away right?