A record of the incessant and trivial chatter running through my head.
.jpg) I can hardly believe it. One year ago today, with shaky hands and pounding heart , I nervously hit the Publish Post button on my first blog post. I look back at that first post and smile. I remember how scared I was. How insecure I felt about putting myself out there. How unsure I […]    .jpg) When I was 19 years old I ran my very first marathon. I remember that day so well. . . The frigid temperatures on the cloudy November day, my Mom and my sister standing on the sidelines, and being flanked on either side by two of my uncles and my Dad. I still remember the […]
.jpg) My sister has a tattoo covering the entire upper part of her arm. It is bright and colorful and displays an array of pictures that represent different memories of our life together–as sisters. There is a stopwatch that represents the numerous times I would “time” her to see how fast she could clean my room. […] .jpg) “I miss Mom.” It’s a sentiment that is felt constantly, but only spoken at certain times. Today was one of those days when I spoke up. When I declared it, felt the lump in my throat grow and grow, cried hysterical tears, longed for her, revisited the loss, and couldn’t escape feeling it. It comes […]
.jpg) Cloudless skies. . . Ripe blueberries from our bush. . . Sopping wet little ones. . . Togetherness. . . Basking. . . Seeing beauty in the simple. . . Sometimes ornery. . . Sometimes subdued. . . Often laughing. . . **************************************** Always, a Mommy watching from afar. . . Summer is in full […] |
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Summer, although I haven't been "with" you on here from the very beginning, I am so blessed to be on here with you now. I feel as though we're kindred spirits and forever BASIC sisters! : ) Your words have a richness and realness the Lord is using to make others reflect and love on. One of these days I hope God will bring us back together for a face to face chat, but until then, just know I'm reading on here faithfully simply to feel as though I've had that face to face chat with someone I consider a dear soul and friend. The Lord bless you, Summer, and Chad and the kids too!
THANK YOU!! You have made my world a happier more inspired place because of your beautiful way that you share of your heart and soul!
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LOVE this picture. a LOT.
sooooooo glad that you staked your space on the WWW!!! life has not been the same since, and for the better. love you.
First great pic! Happy birthday and thank you for Shari g from your heart and changing my world too. You have been such an I spiration to me. Love you. One day I will be reading your book! You are a truly gifted person and it's wonderful o see where God has taken you.
Happy Bloggerversary! I have wanted to start a blog so many times, to document this wonderful life, to share with my girls, to read and remember all of it. But I have yet to get the courage to start. Would people read, would I actually want them to read…well, now I am just starting to sound neurotic. So instead I read other blogs and am happy I stumbled on to yours. Anyhoo, you are brave and your blog is great. Bravo.
I am just really relieved I uncovered this website! You are so right!!
I wish the rest will just think similar to us! Stick to the excellent blog posts I'm reading your site now hehe
Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I am honored. . .
@ Marcie. . . you should take the plunge–it's worth it. 🙂
For the last six months I have started each day with your blog. I look forward to it. I used to start my day with the news but that is just too depressing. Your blog lifts my spirits. You are a talented writer who can bring excitement to everyday activities. Your children will cherish your writings some day. It will be one of the best gifts that they could ever receive. Thank you for bringing joy into our lives!
Anonymous–Thank you. . . from the bottom of my heart. Your words mean more to me than you can know.
I missed your blog birthday!
Summer, I can say from the bottom of my hear that I LOVE that you have this blog. I love it. I love it. It's been so incredible to read your innermost thoughts and to be able to relate, cry and empathize with you.
Love you girl. Thanks for giving us a little extra special part of you.