Happy 15th Birthday Carly!
On November 19, 2019 by Michelle LoveToday, 15 years ago, I received the 2nd greatest blessing of my life…my beautiful baby girl, full of spunk and sweetness, with the ability to bring joy to anyone who saw her smile. She came into this world with the fiercest protective big brother any girl could have had, and I knew for that reason Read More
Flattened tubes of toothpaste and opened bags of Twizzlers
On September 6, 2019 by Michelle LoveCool title, huh? Not really. Do flattened tubes of toothpaste and opened bags of those nasty red Twizzlers have anything in common? Well, yes. Yes, they do. They are remnants of a life once lived. They are unassuming treasures for the ones still here. They are definitely not trash-can worthy, even though to anyone else, Read More
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – September 2019
On August 20, 2019 by Michelle LoveIt’s official… And displayed in a nice plaque too!!.. Last night, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted September and Lincoln County’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛💛💛.. Much gratitude to the entire board!.. #BJStrong#childhoodcancerawareness#PediatricCancer#childhoodcancer#PediatricCancerawareness#makeadifference#SFWF#StandFirmWarrior#LincolnCountyNC Read More
Just a glimpse…of this life
On August 18, 2019 by Michelle LoveI have had a few people ask about Carly – how she’s doing after having her wisdom teeth removed on Friday afternoon. It’s no joke. She bled on one side, that was left with a gaping hole, for 15 hours. I can’t relate because my dentist opted to pull my 12-year-old molars and let my Read More
Meal of Choice
On August 15, 2019 by Michelle LoveCarly’s last meal before getting her wisdom teeth removed tomorrow afteroon! Her choice! #ThegirlLovesACFASammich #HoldHerPickles #PolyWithHerFries Read More
Forward Movement
On August 8, 2019 by Michelle LoveYes!!!! 💛 #BJStrong#childhoodcancerawareness#PediatricCancer#childhoodcancer#PediatricCancerawareness#makeadifference#SFWF#StandFirmWarrior#LincolnCountyNC Read More
Graduate
On July 12, 2019 by Michelle LoveBJ was in the high school Class of 2019. This whole year was tough for us, with all of the senior ‘moments’ that we were aware of from his friends, and some we actually were invited to…Senior Football Banquet (we attended), cap and gown fittings and photos, Senior photos, Senior Night, notices of college commits Read More
This is us
On March 28, 2019 by Michelle LoveThis March 29th marks my 47th trip around the sun. I’ve noticed recently that something inside me has shifted. I feel different – lighter, more free. I’ve spent the last several weeks cleaning and organizing every room in the house, including the attic and the shed. Even BJ’s room. I actually started the clean up Read More
Happy 18th birthday BJ…in Heaven
On March 4, 2019 by Michelle Love18 years ago today, on March 4, 2001 you changed my life. When they placed you on my chest and you looked deep into my eyes, you stole my breath and captured my heart. Because in that very moment, I suddenly knew exactly what unconditional love was. I felt it from you as I gazed Read More
Football Jersey Retirement
On February 2, 2019 by Michelle LoveThank you to everyone who made last night so special. Thank you to NLHS and Mitch Sherrill for pulling this together and making a beautiful display. It was the perfect night to have the hanging presentation – as BJ’s friends were on both sides of the gym. Thank you to Rose Barrick for speaking, and to Matthew Read More
Recent Comments