It all started when my daughter and son-in-law went with me to Cherokee July 2024 for Rich’s and my anniversary and his birthday. This was my first trip up there without him and it was hard. But as soon as I saw all the beautiful blue butterflies around me when we sent a small memorial boat in the river I felt peace, I know Rich was home were he loved. I had mentioned I wanted to get a small angel wing tattoo and my son-in-law had some of his done
We weren’t perfect but with our 59 years of love we were perfect for each other. First it’s hard to believe that this is the second year without Rich being with me for our anniversary but I know he is watching over and guiding his family and loved ones. How I remember our wedding day, my dad opened the car door and took my hand. I was 18 years old and Rich was 20, soon to be 21 two days after our marriage and all this started on a blind
When the July Ultimate Blog Challenge started I wasn’t sure if I would be able to complete it but here we are only four days until the end of the month and I’ve managed to post everyday. As we change throughout our lives, there comes a time for a change every now and then. Today is one of those times. I have updated my Gravatar again and this time Lia said to add Snowball. Since he is a big part of mine and Lia’s lives in both life and blogging
I spent the past two days in the mountains for Spiritual Sunday and went to Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Catholic church in Cherokee to celebrate Rich’s and my 58th anniversary, as we have done in the past. Mass was Saturday evening and it’s a small church but beautiful. It’s built like an octagon with a gorgeous stained glass wall of Lady Guadalupe behind the alter and the ceiling looks like a huge star. When I went last year, the first anniversary on my own, the parishioners were so kind
Normally I post Silly Saturday photos or stories but today I’m switching to Smiling Saturday. I’m telling myself I’m okay and will have a wonderful day driving to Cherokee like Rich and I would always do on our anniversary weekend or close to it. We would visit waterfalls, hike the trails, have quiet times together and share memories of our past trips to the mountains. Our 58th wedding anniversary is Tuesday July 29th and yes I’m still counting the years because even though Rich is not here physically, he is