From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

I remember it seemed like Heaven was opening up on this date in 2024, inspiring me to take a photo. 

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

 This came up in my Facebook memories today from seven years ago.

Wishing my husband a Happy Birthday in Heaven

*I'm sharing this post from last year. Today marks Ralph's third birthday in Heaven.

 ~

Yesterday my computer popped up a reminder that I didn’t need, telling me that today is my late husband’s birthday,

I celebrated his birthday with him for 35 years ~ and this April 26 is the second year I'm wishing him Happy Birthday in Heaven. The years really do fly by.

Ralph posted this not-too-flattering majority card photo taken on his 18th birthday more than once to mark his special day. 

I much prefer this one:

💕

Wishing my husband a Happy Birthday in Heaven

Yesterday my computer popped up a reminder that I didn’t need, telling me that today is my late husband’s birthday,

I celebrated his birthday with him for 35 years ~ and this April 26 is the second year I'm wishing him Happy Birthday in Heaven. The years really do fly by.

Ralph posted this not-too-flattering majority card photo taken on his 18th birthday more than once to mark his special day. 

I much prefer this one:

💕

Recuperation journey: Beautiful visitor

This cardinal resting in the forsythia caught my eye Tuesday morning. He was only here for a minute, but his visit gave me a sense of peace.

"When cardinals appear, angels are near."

Recuperation journey: Morning visitor

“Cardinals appear when angels are near.”

Photo taken through the back window. 

Happy Monday!

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Stairway to Heaven.

Recuperation journey: Cardinals among us

"May you come to find comfort in and remember:
Cardinals appear when angels are near.
So go now, sit outside and drink your tea.
Keep a look out for the little red bird —
It is there, your loved one will be."

- Victoria McGovern 

I love this cardinal ornament I bought from a talented friend who lives in Seymour. 
She had posted a photo of it online and I was one of many, many readers who wanted one. I'm wondering how many she created!

My mother died in 2016 and since then I have seen so many cardinals in our yard that I had never noticed before. 
I like to think it's a sign she's visiting me and watching over our family.