Loughlin's 20th Birthday

Happy Birthday my Son!

20 years ago today Loughlin came into our lives. He was born with a fighting, never give up spirit that carried him through his short but memorable life. 

At 6 weeks of age he came down with pneumonia and I thought I was going to lose him too. 

Sometimes I wonder if my prayers gave me the extra 15 years that he got to spend with us. Other times I wonder if there is a God at all, for if there were a God He had to know how much I loved my son and how this would alter this happy family. 

                       

I miss you Loughlin...every moment of every day...

We have changed so much through these 5 years. 

Leaving Cyrus at Wyoming

Cyrus is in his first term at the University of Wyoming. I miss him. Having him around is like non-stop entertainment and stimulating conversation for me. 

New Room

Text and Email just hasn't been able to replace it. He loves it and I want so much for him to succeed. 12 hours is a long ways to drive. I can't just jump in the van and go and see him. 

We are new Cowboy fans though.

Last year showing together

True is a Sophomore in high school. He has grown to a whopping 6ft. 2 in. tall.He is really smart also.

 Last year he missed 31 days of school and yet still pulled a 4.0. He loves football and baseball and exceeds in both. He isn't the happy go lucky kid he use to be though.

Maya is in 8th grade playing volleyball and working hard at keeping up her grades. 

She reminds of Cyrus in 8th grade. She is the first one up and she does homework into the wee hours. She is so very sweet and kind.

Giles started middle school this year. He is playing two leagues of football because they bumped him up to Middle School ball because of his size and yet he still wants to play with his friends. 

He still loves to sit by his mom and read all kinds of books.

Lea is my baby and in 4th grade. She is full of energy and still sings her heart out. She writes me love notes all of the time and always gives me hugs. She is that 1 in a 1000 lottery win. She keeps me going when I think I can do no more.