Anniversary Week Celebrations and Rememberances

It's been fifteen years (15!) since my baptism date. 1-11-1997. Where has the time gone? It's been a whirlwind. I don't think I can recall the many ups, downs and sideways adventures I've been on since that day until today. It is still the best decision I have ever, or ever will, make. Have I made the progress as a Christian I would wish for myself at this point? Not really. Can I? With Jehovah's blessing and holy spirit, there is no doubt I can. Here's to continued growth and forever serving my God.

And it has been two very, very long years (much longer than the 15 mentioned above) since I said "see you later" on 1-11-2010 to the creature I loved more than any other. My Ronin Jacob. My baby boy. My friend. My companion. My laughter. He filled a special place in my life and heart that no other could. He came to me at just the right time and stayed until he could no longer endure the pain of his illness. Perhaps you will be surprised to know he was my cat, not a child and not a spouse or even a fellow human being. But he was so much more than that to me and always will be. I loved him as much as any mother loves her human son. I am sure of that. I miss him more today than I ever have and am so honored and blessed to have shared his life for those 11 wonderful years. You have no idea how much I wish you were here, my sweetness!

God I love that little face.  Oh how I miss my baby.