Goodbye is Never Easy..

These past few weeks have not been the easiest and last night was no easier. Lucky got very sick in a matter of a day or two. We took him to the vet and they tried a few things, but were still unsure of what was going on. We made the decision to take him on home in hopes he would turn around. At about 1:45 in the morning, Lucky passed away. It is deffinately hard and something I never want to see again, but I was glad I was able to be there for him. He will deffinately be missed and it feels like right now we're missing a part of our family because he was our dog. We are Lucky he was able to be apart of our lives for a short time, but he is in a better place and I am thankful we were able to help him make it as long as he did.

Jalen seems to be doing well with it. He asked me this morning where he was and I said he was sick and had to go to the clouds. He is up there with Jake and Undie, who he misses too. We will continue to tell him this and eventually, we will get him another dog when things settle down and the time is right..

God has a plan for everything and everyone - even when sometimes you don't know what His plan is or don't understand why His plan is the way it is...

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Thankful Tuesday!

I have a lot to be thankful for..

* I'm thankful for Jalen's birthday being very special and fun! He loved the attention and my goal is to make every day special for him because he is surely a special lil man! Can't believe he's three..
* I got to spend the day with my sisters! Love em..
* My Mom got to come up for Jalen's party. I was so glad to see her and Cherish, but it broke my heart when they left and Jalen wanted to go so bad.
* Lucky is doing good with the potty training. Baby steps!
* The simple free things in life - parks, smiles, hugs, walks, picnic lunches (guess they aren't really free, but you know)

Lots to be thankful for.. Remember, someone always has it worse than you do!

Jalen's Party!

Jalen's birthday ended up lasting all weekend. He is too special for just one day. On his birthday, we hung out with Ryan for a little bit and Lucky went to the vet. We dropped Ryan off, picked up Lucky, and then headed out. We went to Monkey Joes for awhile and then to Salsarita's for dinner. We came home and Jalen was able to eat his cupcakes. I found out he loves getting the 'Happy Birthday' song sung about 15 times to him. He's too cute. On his party day, he spent the day with Nick's family while I worked and then straightened up. We decorated and then the party started. It was fun-filled and Jalen had a blast! He got a 'scoota' for his birthday and he rides it around every where. This morning he scoota'td into my room to say hello. Lots of good stuff and we're thankful for everyone who helped. Also, it was Dwight's birthday so we got him a lil Steelers cake and balloons! It was a fun weekend and great start to a new year...

Happy Birthday, Jalen!

Dear Jalen –

It is so hard to believe my little baby is turning 3 year old. Where did time go? I remember finding out I was pregnant with you and seeing you all in the same day. It was one of the best days of my life. I remember holding you for the first time and it brings tears to my eyes every time I think about it. Over the past three years you have taught me what love is, patience, and what the true meaning of happiness is.

Seeing you grow and turn into a little man is the joy of my life. I love hearing your little feet pitter patter into my room at night. I love hearing you count. I love seeing you point to all your body parts. I love seeing you recognize all of your colors. I love hearing you put words together and hearing your vocabulary expanding. I love seeing you with all of your family and seeing how much you love them and how much they love you. I love watching and being with you. I will always be your biggest fan.

Jalen, you’ve taught me so much, but most of all you’ve taught me it is the simple things in life that mean the most. I do not know where I’d be without you and I do not like to think about it. You’ve changed my life forever and I love you with all my heart. You’ll always be my little baby no matter how big you get and how smart you are. Please know that I will always be there for you no matter what and I will always support you no matter what.

Happy Birthday and I can’t wait to see what this year will bring…

Love, Mommy

Lucky Lucks

As you know we got a new puppy for Jalen for his birthday. He is a cutie and we are getting there slowly, but surely on the training. We know it is only day 2, but you've gotta start early or you're doomed from the start. Tomorrow he'll go to the vet to get checked out and get a good scrubbin.. Here are some pictures! Enjoy!

It's a Boy!!

Today we got Lucky from the Lee County Animal Shelter. He's our new addition!