Remembering

Kathy's favorite flower was a gerber daisy. 

And she loved the color orange.  

I still remember the bright orange bedspread we had 

on our bed, back in the day when children still shared rooms.

 It was 2 years ago today when Kathy was welcomed 

to her new home in heaven.

She is missed dearly by all those who loved her.  

Our mom especially has a hard time understanding why 

she was taken at such a young age.

Wherever you find yourself on this January day, grab your kathy's bag and enjoy where God has placed you.  He has provided the prefect day for each one of us. Embrace it, and thank him for all your many blessing.

Joy to the World

This picture shows the Joy my sister Kathy had not only at Christmas but every day.  

 Christmas 2010 could be viewed as bitter sweet. While it was Kathy's last Christmas here with us on earth, it was also a joyous Christmas for Kathy and those around her.  Christmas Eve started out with singing in the church choir.  She loved to use her beautiful voice to worship and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Her family finished the evening with dinner, opening gifts and a friendly board-game competition.  I still recall the joy in Kathy's voice when she told me our Aunt Irene (Kathy's Godmother)would be joining her family that night.

As you all dive into your Christmas celebration may you remember to focus on the Joy of the season.

Whether you're with family, friends or even by yourself, I pray you find Joy knowing that Jesus was born on Christmas for YOU.

Because of Kathy's Joy, 

I find Joy in making Kathy's bags.

Wishing you all a very

Merry Christmas.

and a Joyous New Year!