Papa

It is funny how life often times gets away from you. The last thing I remember posting was about New Years, and suddenly its the last week of January. Time just seems to be speeding by. January was a tough month in our cozy little house. It seemed like everywhere we turned, there was more bad news, which included another miscarriage, a speeding ticket, the death of a beloved Grandfather, and a broken oven and the flu. All taking place with in the timeframe of the past two weeks.

Yet, as this month comes to an end, I can not help but feel a sense of peace. I have found that when life's trials are the thickest,  that is when we find what really matters the most. L and I have felt a strengthening in our marriage that only comes when you realize you have nothing but each other and the Lord. I can not pretend that we have it all together, I mean our home is in complete shambles after these few weeks, of not having the time or energy to clean, but at least we have each other.

I have also found that as I get older and go through hard things, I am learning so much about myself. Some of which have included: Finding time for myself, learning to not compare my life to others and learning that it is okay to not be okay.

Yesterday was the funeral  for L's grandfather. It was such a wonderful celebration of his life. Papa (as all of us grandkids, and grandkids-in-law affectionately called him) was a hard working man, who deeply cared for his family. I think all of our family hope to be more like in him in this life. I had the chance to sing during the funeral, one of his favorite songs. It's been so long since I have really sang. It's one of those talents that I have, but have been keeping to myself (I am starting to realize that I have a lot of those).

Last night as we got home, I decided to look on my computer at all the photos I had taken last year. As I was looking I found this photoshoot that I had forgotten that I had done. Here are some photos of Papa that I took last February.

At his funeral, they had a table of all of Papa's favorite things. On this table was his favorite shirt. Which he just so happened to be wearing during this photoshoot. What are the chances?!