Today marks five months since my mom's passing. Not a second goes by that I don't think of her, wish that she was here, feel her presence, laugh at ourselves and the nonsense we used to get into...

She is always on my mind and the forefront of everything that I say and I do. I always think...well how would my mom do this, or handle this or what would she say? I find myself almost channeling her in a way.
I got the greatest compliment from my cousin, Jenna the other day, she said " You remind me so much of Aunt Karan." It made my day.

I love you and miss you so much...more than yesterday and only half as much as tomorrow. My light for you will shine always.
xoxo forever.

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran

Strength and Hope

I want to keep this simple because I would rather you spend your time reading this:

www.helpjessicaandsofia.com

Its a blog/website written by Greg Norris , husband of a girl, now woman, that I grew up with. Jessica recently delivered a baby girl, Sofia Grace, in her fifth month of pregnancy. Please read their story and send out all of the love, strength, hope, million claps, prayers and all of that other good ju-ju that you guys are so good at, to this family...they could really use our support.

www.helpjessicaandsofia.com

“Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark.”

George Iles

The Boy With Sunshine In His Eyes

This little fella's name is Steven Marcus and I am almost certain that he was born with a pickle in one hand and a bag of Cheetos in the other.
Today he is turning 22 years old and I just cannot believe it. I remember him at this age like it was, well, not yesterday, but certainly not 20 years ago.
He was a pretty funny little baby and he has grown into a very funny little man...and happy. He is by far the happiest person in our family and he could quiet possibly be the happiest person I have ever known...and it shows in his eyes. They shine so brightly with love, wonder and pure happiness that you just cant help but feel what he radiates.
So, please join me in wishing him a very

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y !!