Happy Birthday Samuel!

Today is a special day... December 7th is the day I became a mother. December 7th is the day Samuel Ross Dunn entered this world. In seven short years, that very special little man made a great impact on the world around him. In seven short years he taought me so much. My life was forever changed the day he arrived. It was also forever changed the day he left this world. The seven years and one day in between were filled with tears, laughter, lessons, and joy. The four years that he has been gone have been long and hard. I know though, that one day I will again see my beautiful blue-eyed little boy. One day he will take me on a grand tour of Heaven, and tell me all about the things he has seen and experienced there. For now I can only do what I can to keep his memory alive and honor his life.

December 1

December is here with all of the hustle and bustle that goes with the Christmas season. It can leave you so stressed out and, if you are not careful, drained of any of the joy that is suppose to be part of the season. This year we have committed to focus more on the real reason for the season. I want to make sure that my children realize God's gift of Jesus is the whole reason - not just for the the season, but the reason for everything. I also hope we can teach them that the "other" things we associate with Christmas -love, peace, joy, kindness, generosity - are not just about Christmas, but rather Christ-likeness. They are the things we should strive to show everyday, not just for a season...