Wish You Were Here

It's been five years since I saw my mom. Five years since I heard her voice or had her say "I love you, baby. Five years since she was here to tell me "I'm proud of you" or "it will be ok". Oh how I miss her loud voice, her fun smile, her silliness. I keep reminding myself she's had five years with Jesus, without pain, walking streets of gold with her mon and dad, singing in a heavenly choir. I wouldn't take her away from that even if I could, but I sure do miss her here.
I know I will see her again one day. If there are holes in the floor of Heaven, I know she is looking down on us and knows everything about Dad and Amy and me and our boys. Mom is probably laughing at us when we get flustered or are unsure of our parenting skills saying, "you should have raised girls." or "just remember how many kids I raised at one time".

What a blessing my mom was to so many people! What a blessing she was and still is to me. Everyday I call upon things that she taught me. Oh, how I miss her, but then again I carry her in my heart everyday!


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What A Blessing

On March 15th, we celebrated the arrival of a precious new nephew. Judson James Hall came into this world a little after 2pm and was 6lbs 13 ounces and 20 inches or pure beauty. Mr. Judson had some fluid in his little lungs so he is being loved on at the NICU for a little while. Although this isn't exactly how we planned his arrival, we know he is in God's hands and can't wait to get our hands on him. Congratulations to Jessica, Jeromy and Ryleigh on a sweet addition to your sweet family. We are blessed to have each one of you in our lives.




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2011 Here I Am

We have had a lot going on in the Blackburn household in 2011. 2011 is flying by and I am having a hard time keeping up, or at least documenting it. My sweet baby boy will be 1 1/2 years old tomorrow. He is growing and changing everyday and is so smart and loving. He recently had his tonsils and adenoids taken out and was a trooper. Bless his little heart, he got sick right afterwards but he is doing great now.

As a matter of fact, surgery has been the word of the year. Will had surgery, Grandaddy had surgery, Amy had surgery and Grandma is scheduled for a procedure next week. Thankfully, everyone is recovering or has recovered and we know that God will keep his hands on Grandma too. Even with all of this going on, I have learned to Praise God for doctors and nurses that seek his guidance, and for good health. If you ever have any doubt how blessed you are, go to Children's hospital for a couple of days. We are blessed!

In the midst of all of the caregiving, we did manage to celebrate Luke's 4th birthday and Bill's 35th birthday. we love our sweet Luke and the funny little guy he is becoming. As for Bill, I am more blessed than ever to call him mine and thank God for the man he has given me to share this journey with.

Life is good. God is Great! And if he is willing, I will document the rest of this year better than I have the first part.