Category Archives: Project SeeTheWater

Project #SeeTheWater: Most nights bedtime is not easy. There’s crying or whining or 101 excuses to get out of bed. But once in awhile, there’s a moment like this one, which washes away all the other stressful nights and just completely melts my heart. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************** In October 2014, my life changed in an instant when I...

#ProjectSeeTheWater : Cecilia’s imagination at work as background “noise” for all of my days = music to my ears + gratitude in my heart! <3   **************************************************************************************************************************************************************** In October 2014, my life changed in an instant when I lost my husband in a sudden, tragic accident. Mark was an amazing father, husband, friend, mentor, and a...

Project #SeeTheWater : Personally I much prefer hot weather, (Why do I live in Wisconsin again??) but finally having snow on the ground means hours of FUN (and getting along!) making an igloo equipped with ice chairs for all three little birds.   **************************************************************************************************************************************************************** In October 2014, my life changed in an instant when I lost my...

#ProjectSeeTheWater : Watching Cooper and his buddies win the “Super Bowl” this morning = Priceless moment + Proud mama. Who knew flag football for 7-year-olds could be so intense!?!     **************************************************************************************************************************************************************** In October 2014, my life changed in an instant when I lost my husband in a sudden, tragic accident. Mark was an amazing father,...

#ProjectSeeTheWater Be still my heart. That is all.   **************************************************************************************************************************************************************** In October 2014, my life changed in an instant when I lost my husband in a sudden, tragic accident. Mark was an amazing father, husband, friend, mentor, and a lifelong educator. There is a simple proverb that Mark often used: The fish don’t see the water. It...