I picked the family picture above because it is our favorite place to be, the Oregon coast. It is a picture from 2007 when life was simple and fun. We had the greatest time there together. The boys went fishing and caught a whole bunch of yummy fish, we are still eating on. There was a playground there at Bella Beach and even Lea didn't want to come home. I can't remember a single argument between the kids. It truly was Heaven on Earth.
We have decided to go again to Bella Beach for Christmas this year. In part because Christmas at home may be more than we can bear and maybe there is a hope that we will feel that Heaven on Earth again and just a little closer to Loughlin. Loughlin loved the Ocean, the beach, fishing and especially eating crab. The boys always got in the ocean no matter the temperature. Then they would come back to the house and jump in the hot tub, sand and all.
The coast is a peaceful place with the lighthouses directing us in the way we should go, like Christ's gospel does each and everyday. We can find peace if we will just allow Him to carry our burdens, lift our spirits and hold us in His arms. I pray for some sort of peace everyday to get our family through this tragedy. I know there are so many out there that miss Loughlin also, that are praying daily for our family and that they will also have peace. I know I feel your prayers for without them I could not carry on. Thank you.
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