The Gift

Christmas was big in our house. Mr. Virgo listened…to every little gasp at something beautiful that caught my eye. To… Read More

Dear Santa,

One year ago today, I was sitting in my house with a huge gaping hole in my chest where my… Read More

This is a gingerbread house. It’s on display at a local historic hotel. It is fashioned after a real life… Read More

This is the last picture taken of Mr. Virgo. It was Christmas morning 2012. Eleven weeks later, he was gone.… Read More

Oh, how Mr. Virgo loved Christmas! We always decorated the tree right after Thanksgiving. We watched “White Christmas” while we… Read More

The holidays are rich with traditions and memories. When we have suffered a loss, the first major holiday is the… Read More

It’s time to head back to the farm. I’ve been in Colorado the last 12 days. I had a wonderful… Read More

I found the spark in my heart and gently blew the embers back to flame. Baking all day with my… Read More

Just as the lows strike you down, the rebound comes on it’s heels and lifts you back up. But you… Read More

I’d like to stop this roller coaster and get off now. It’s making me want to throw up. I had… Read More