In Memoriam

I haven't had a lot to blog about since this journey began.  Just your typical crazy kids, crazy life story.

We had a birthday recently. Z turned the Big 1-0!  He's growing up so fast.  You never know what that phrase means until you have little ones of your own.  To a kid, you can't seem to grow up fast enough. 

Which brings me to the topic of tonight.  As the month of January comes to an end, the anniversary of Z's daddy Alex approaches.  He will be 7 years in heaven on January 31.  It still boggles my mind that Z lost his Daddy Alex just after he turned 3. 

Each year that passes, the anniversary of his death affects me differently.  Last year I could barely function the entire day, but this year I seem to be taking it in-stride.  It's not going to be "just another day" - but a day of happy remembrance.  I want good memories to fill the day.  I will be thankful that our troops have receded and are returning home.  I will be thankful that I have a beautiful, smart, kind boy who reminds me of his Daddy Alex.  I will have no regrets!

So, in memoriam: Daddy Alex, you are missed and loved every day we are apart.  I hope you are saving me a seat next to you at God's table.  We have a lot to catch up on!