In Loving Memory of Samantha (Sam)

God sent my sweet furbaby to me during a time when everything in the world was about to shut down due to Covid, and my anxiety was through the roof. She was truly a Godsend during these past five years.

My sweet Sam had been abandoned and left out in the cold—but not forgotten. God saw her, and He brought her into our lives so we could love and care for her. I thought I was rescuing her, but in so many ways, she rescued me. My little princess and brave soldier.

She faced illness with such grace and strength. It breaks my heart that I won’t get to see her tapping at the door with excitement when I come home. I won’t see her follow me around, sit beside me, or give me those signature side-eyes or loving, watchful gazes. I won’t get to watch her sleep like a little toddler—so cute and peaceful. We won’t get to play anymore, and I won’t get to wrap her in one more hug.

Making the decision to let her go was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Watching her pass away was even harder.

Sam, you will always be in my heart. Thank you for loving me, for being my comfort, and for walking with me through some of the hardest days of my life.

I love you forever, my Sammie girl.

Friday Game Night

Last night, I had a family game night. It was spur of the moment. I accompanied it with pizza. I wanted to order out Friday and just relax. We ordered Beggars Deep Dish pizza, fried mushrooms, and fried chicken wings. As always, it was good, and oh, I ordered the Cinnamon Bites for dessert. The bites were ok. I think they need to add a version of these on the menu with cream cheese filling or something. Just my opinion.

This summer, I look forward to having more game nights with the family. It is such a good time to bond, laugh, talk, and even build critical thinking skills with some of the games. I bought a lot of games late last year due to an event we were having at church and to have on hand for game time at family functions, holidays, and game nights. I also used them for a parent game night at work I hosted.

But last night, I rolled out the Bingo and played that with family while watching an old film called the Invasion of the Body Snatchers 😆.

What games do you normally play for family or friends game night?


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Still in the Christmas Spirit!

I’m still in the Christmas spirit and our tree is still up. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Praying for peace and comfort for many of us who have lost loved ones, going through a hard time financially, or experiencing depression in this season.

God bless you!

Jesus is the reason for the season!!!