After writing and posting about the Butterfly Circus, I checked my email and discovered a sweet gift from my friend, Rebekah. For Judson’s half birthday she had his name memorialized in the sand of an Australian beach through the ogranization To Write Their Names In the Sand, that is dedicated to honoring children who have

“Splendid, isn’t it?  The way they move…full of strength, color, and grace.  They’re astounding…” –The Film Butterfly Circus Anyone who has followed my journey for a period of time knows that since losing Judson, the butterfly has become a sacred symbol of hope in my life.  Each intimate and unexpected encounter I’ve experienced with a

Dear Judson, I so often wonder whether you see me now, whether you see how you remain part of our daily lives and conversation, whether you see all the amazing ways you continue to touch people’s hearts, or the little things we do to honor you.  Today was especially one of those days.  I was

Since the documentary has been on my mind all week, this Thankful Thursday reflects my gratitude for all the things surrounding the documentary. 1.   I am still in awe that Sun and Angela Kim read our story in a magazine (winter of 2008/2009) and through the prompting of the Spirit of God felt lead to

I have stared at a blank page every night this week, wanting to express our experience with the documentary, but words have been inadequate to describe all that has been stirred in my soul.  The experience on Saturday has been a constant on my mind and attached to a multiplicity of emotions that have been

I found myself on my knees this afternoon, calling out, “I need help, Lord.  I need help,” over and over again as my eyes swelled with tears.  The heaviness of life suddenly felt like it was going to crush me, leaving me struggling to find my next breath. “Please help me, Lord!”  I exclaimed in

1.  The opportunity we have been given to attend the Krabbe symposium in July this year.  It will be Drake’s first time attending and I look forward to experiencing it together as a family. 2.  A fun family trip to Disneyland and the gift of having Drake with us. 3.  Health insurance. 4.  Watching Drake