6.12.2022
Galin and I should be celebrating our 29th anniversary today.
I am going on a little trip by myself to hike, write, and remember.
I can’t help but think about what we would be doing if Galin was still here. Maybe we would be taking that trip to Hawaii like we always dreamed.
There will never be a day when I don’t long to be with him.
Forever Galin’s girl,
Charla
6.4.2022
The day Galin died, the sun was shining bright. I thought it should not be shining at all.
After his death, nothing in the world sounded good. I ate because I knew I should. I did what I needed to, but my heart was not in it. It felt like I was living through the longest, darkest winter.
Eventually, I started seeing signs of spring on the horizon, and my world started coming alive again. I did not think that would ever happen, and I felt so thankful.
If you are in a dark season, keep putting one foot in front of the other. The sun will start shining again.
xox
6.2.2022
I want to wish the world's most amazing parents a Happy 50th anniversary!
You made marriage look so wonderful; I could not wait to grow up and get married myself.
I am thankful for your love, the peace-filled home I grew up in, the happy childhood you gave me, the prayers you have prayed for me, and all the help over the last three years. You are always there for me.
The older I get, the more I realize what a gift you are.
I love you more than words can say.
2.22.2022
Here are a few of my favorites.
she is almost always in a good mood
she loves spending time with me
she is always willing to help
she loves planning special times for our family
she laughs a lot
she is a baby whisperer
she enjoys making dinner
she does her own laundry
she is patient with Jaxson
she never complains
From the moment I found out about her, she has been a joy and delight. God knew how much I longed for another child, and I am so thankful He gave me the desire of my heart.
Remember when you were foster caring me? I was a mess!
I am glad we have you because you keep the house running smooth. If we didn’t have you, I would probably be doing the bills.
If we could find someone like Daddy, would you want to marry him? What if he had green hair?
What happens if we cross a dead end? Would we fall off the world?
2.3.2022
I plan on giving the little kids a gift on the anniversary of Galin's death each year. Just something small that makes me think of him. Last year, I found a little shop that put Galin's handwriting on a necklace for Lily.
“I wish I could bring Daddy back
I wish I had a phone
I wish we lived in Utah
I wish we had a 4 wheeler
I wish I had a pet duck and a plant and a chocolate fountain
I wish we had a camper
I wish we could have night vision
I wish I could spend every minute with you and Daddy”
1.19.2022
Lily loves to cook and wants to own a food truck or restaurant someday.