In July my family is going to my aunt’s beach house for a week or so. We are honoring my grandfather on his birthday, and it will also be the first time we have all gathered since Timmy’s death. This morning I woke up thinking about the beach trip and had images go flying through…
Yesterday my sister, Charlotte, sent me this devotional she had and I thought it was so great I wanted to share part of it! It is not necessary to be always speaking to God or always hearing from God, to have communion with Him; there is an inarticulate fellowship more sweet than words. The little…
For the past week my brain has been completely consumed with thoughts of my cousin Tim. I have been nonstop praying for everyone that knew Tim, and loved him dearly. As my mom said yesterday “sometimes prayer is all you’ve got.” So true. The past Easter weekend spent with family at Tim’s wake/funeral was one…
On April 19th, 2011, my beloved cousin Timothy passed away. It was extremely sudden and has left all of us feeling confused and heartbroken. My mom called to tell me the news yesterday evening. She started crying as she said “I have bad news.” Immediately I pictured Chester, my 13-year old Wheaten Terrier. I have…
What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life -to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories. ~George Eliot Tonight I am feeling overwhelmed. Normally overwhelmed has a bad connotation, but tonight, it is great. I am feeling overwhelmed and joyful because of the family I…
Today is my 24th birthday, whew feels weird to say. Where does the time go?! Exactly one year ago today, to the hour in fact, I was sitting in the emergency room at Forsyth Hospital being pumped full of benadryl and steroids to stop my throat from closing. Isaac took me to a nice dinner…
As I write this I am sitting in my car at a park near my job. I am thoroughly enjoying the sun’s rays pouring into my car from every window. Its one of those days where it’s just a little too chilly to be outside. I realized that the last time I was parked in…
The Other Courtney 