Nancy Marie-The Bohemian Beauty

My mind is still, your soul is at rest

Finally free from the pain within your chest

People are crying, desperately searching for explanation

Your last 70 years deserve celebration

A little girl so young and had lost her mother

But God later made you a mom to 4 beautiful girls and their little brother

But God didn't stop there, he gave you much more

16 grandchildren of which you did nothing but adore

You'd go on fun vacations with Papa Rollie and your Sissy

And whenever you'd see me you'd greet me with a hug and a kissy

You've given me so many memories that I hold secure in my heart

I know that we won't be forever apart

During this hard time I can't help but smile

I know you're with Jesus and I'll see you in a short while

So rest in sweet peace dear, I'll always be thinking of you

I love you, I miss you, I hug you, I kiss you

Love,

Laneypooski

Auntie Jenny, Laney, and Nonnie

21 is not so different from 6

PB&Js are still my favorite go-to meals-but don't forget strawberry jam, if it has grape I won't touch it.

Children's books are awesome-though I can really read them now.

I still enjoy playing in the dirt-though I am not very fond of worms anymore...ick :/

I still don't drink anything other than water, apple juice, and orange juice.

Being overwhelmed by more than 3 cereal choices still happens-okay really if there is more than 1 choice, it just shouldn't take any person more than 5 minutes to choose which breakfast cereal I want to eat.

I still count using my fingers-no shame.

I still sleep with my baby blanket-no shame, it's a security thing.

I still ride a two-wheeler-though I won't go anywhere without my helmet now as I understand  and desire the 1 inch of Styrofoam that could save my life.

My Momma is still my hero :)

I still sleep in a twin sized bed-though I have finally moved on from a bunk bed, kinda just recently actually.

I still take baths-though not so often, however they do make me feel 6 again as I play with the abundance of bubbles and sing tunes.

I still can't play the guitar-I should really try already.

I still remain good friends with the 4 King girls that lived across the street from me.

I have no problem playing Barbies or playing house-yes I will be the dog.

I'm still in first grade-though this time I get to be the student teacher and not just the student.

I still know the "I Love You" song from Barney.

I don't have a lot of money.

I still like to climb trees.

I'm still curious.

Overall, I'm still just a child-most importantly, a child of God!

Me on guitar at ~6 years old

This one here, she's my hero!

Top to bottom: Lilli, Taylor, Me, & Danielle.
(No Sophie)

He is with us

In the past few days, it has occurred to me that 2 of my closest friends may be making a transition in their lives that may call them to leave Normal, Illinois. I have continued to disregard any feeling of sadness that I may have because I want so badly to be happy. And well, I am happy. I am happy happy happy that The Lord has blessed me these last 3 years with these friendships. And I am happy that The Lord is providing for their family because that is what we have been praying for the past few months. But as I sat in the darkness of my closet this evening, shutting away from the world, I finally allowed myself to cry all the tears of sadness that I have been holding in. I stopped denying the sadness I felt inside. Happy tears fell down my cheeks as well. I convinced myself that I had nothing to look forward to as I finish my schooling here at ISU. But I was so wrong. The Lord made it known to me that these friendships are not over because they are still only just beginning. He reminded me that no matter the distance that life puts between us, these friendships will never fade. But it’s okay to cry and be sad. Life is going to be a little different and is going to take some time to adjust to, but I know that The Lord has a specific plan for my friends and He is providing for their family. My prayers exactly. Wherever life takes us all, The Lord is always going to be with us in every season of our lives. “He is with us,” I sang as The Lord comforted me. Listen to this song by Love & The outcome. I hope it brings peace to you as well.