Tag: memorial
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April is National Poetry Month: Think Not On The Earth Below
In honor of National Poetry Month, here’s a piece I wrote … THINK NOT ON THE EARTH BELOW As the rain falls down forever, Through the leaves that lilt and shiver, I’m reminded of a River Where all tears are said to flow. From the skies that ebb to twilight, From the clouds that blend…
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In Loving Memory of Jordyn Ashley Newman, “Pretty Girls” Actress
I met Jordyn Ashley Newman on the set of the Pretty Girls music video. She was one of the most vivacious, positive, encouraging, and radiant people I have ever met. Although stunningly beautiful, Jordyn was far from vain. In fact, it seemed she took joy in building others up and empowering them to be everything…
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Newtown Connecticut Tragedy: Heaven Belongs to Little Children
Newtown, Connecticut. “Within minutes, 26 people were dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School – 20 of them children. Among the six adults killed were Dawn Hochsprung, the school’s beloved principal, and school psychologist Mary Sherlach.” – CNN Words can’t express this level of tragedy … or depravity. In devastating times like these, it’s so easy…
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Sadness & Joy, Loss & New Life, Memories & Looking to the Future …
Today is very emotional and nerve-wracking for me. This afternoon is my last doctor appointment before Elowyn is born. Unless I go into labor naturally pretty soon, we will induce on Thursday. While I’m excited … no … thrilled at the prospect of holding my baby girl and introducing her to her daddy and the…
