Craig's Birthday
Tomorrow Craig would have turned 54. It is still hard to believe that in a few short weeks a year will have past since his death. Emily, Kyle and I have weather all of the "firsts" together, some have been easier then others. Each of us hold different memories of the past in our hearts and remember different things that Craig did to make that holiday or "your day" special. He did so many things that made just ordinary days special to me.... Craig will always be my soul mate and someone I was so blessed to have been married too.
Today has been an emotional day for me. I have gone through boxes of pictures trying to find just the right one of Craig and Emily to put in a frame that says "Dad & Me" on it. It is a beautiful frame and I wanted to do something for her to somehow remember this first. I finally found one that I have always loved. I took it to Target, enlarged it, cropped it and then made two copies, so I now have one framed for myself. I also made "Cherry Wink" cookies. These cookies have such a fun memories of Craig and Emily. Each year at Christmas I make these cookies. Craig and Emily would count, hide and tease each other about who ate more of these each and every year. I hope she likes this little surprise. I know while I was making them I reminisced about the Christmas cookie wars. I know this was something we missed this year. It is the little things that "get you" sometime. Loss is funny that way.
Kyle and Emily are coming over late tonight and then they are going to sleep here. We are then planning on going out to breakfast (unless I cook!)....probably going out! Then we may go see the new Johnny Depp movie "Alice in Wonderland". So tomorrow should be a nice day.
Kyle and Emily are leaving to look for a new home in about 2 weeks. It is official they will be moving to Madison, WI this summer. I am so happy for them and glad they are following their dreams....but I will miss them beyond words.
Thank you to everyone who sent an email remembering Craig's birthday. It meant a lot. I have amazing friends and family. It so nice to be loved and supported as much as I am. I am blessed.
Believing....Shelly
Today has been an emotional day for me. I have gone through boxes of pictures trying to find just the right one of Craig and Emily to put in a frame that says "Dad & Me" on it. It is a beautiful frame and I wanted to do something for her to somehow remember this first. I finally found one that I have always loved. I took it to Target, enlarged it, cropped it and then made two copies, so I now have one framed for myself. I also made "Cherry Wink" cookies. These cookies have such a fun memories of Craig and Emily. Each year at Christmas I make these cookies. Craig and Emily would count, hide and tease each other about who ate more of these each and every year. I hope she likes this little surprise. I know while I was making them I reminisced about the Christmas cookie wars. I know this was something we missed this year. It is the little things that "get you" sometime. Loss is funny that way.
Kyle and Emily are coming over late tonight and then they are going to sleep here. We are then planning on going out to breakfast (unless I cook!)....probably going out! Then we may go see the new Johnny Depp movie "Alice in Wonderland". So tomorrow should be a nice day.
Kyle and Emily are leaving to look for a new home in about 2 weeks. It is official they will be moving to Madison, WI this summer. I am so happy for them and glad they are following their dreams....but I will miss them beyond words.
Thank you to everyone who sent an email remembering Craig's birthday. It meant a lot. I have amazing friends and family. It so nice to be loved and supported as much as I am. I am blessed.
Believing....Shelly
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