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Our perfect *”Baby Gavin” recently returned to Heaven after losing a courageous battle with **Pertussis (whooping cough) earlier this year. We are eternally and profoundly grateful to the thousands upon thousands (upon thousands) of friends and strangers from all over the world, of all faiths and creeds, who united with our family in prayer during Baby Gavin’s horrific illness and who grieved with us and continued to petition God in our behalf during the dark days following his tragic death. You may read Gavin’s story as it unfolded by visiting my old blog here. I am committed to sharing my ongoing struggles with grief and our journey toward joy here on the new blog and am always humbled and amazed by the continued outpouring of love and support. Thank you for sharing in our journey and inspiring us with your unceasing love. God is good.
*My brother Gavin passed away unexpectedly in 2007. With all these Angel Gavins, it can get a little confusing at times, so just know that when I refer to “Gavin” I’m referring to my wonderful brother. When I refer to “Baby Gavin,” it is in reference to my perfect son, both of whom I just.can’t.wait to see in Heaven!
**You will periodically see me blog about The Sounds of Pertussis campaign. I am an unpaid spokesperson and am only compensated travel expenses where applicable for my involvement with this important cause. Join our fight against this deadly communicable disease at www.soundsofpertussis.com or like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/soundsofpertussis.
Portland smells like Heaven.
People here smile. . . with authenticity.
and I like it.
They here don’t offer you bags at checkout counters.
and they seem to have traded their Birkenstocks for Toms.
I like it here.
and everything about it makes me miss you.
The two of you would have gotten along nicely.
Portland and you.
Enough Tom foolery.
I love you.
Time to come home.
Hello world!
Nothing makes me happier than you, HERE, right now! 7 billion years, 2,400 sleepless nights, and 917 frozen pizzas later. . . we’re finally up.and.running! WAHOOOOOOO! I cannot.stop.smiling. It’s like my birthday fell on Christmas and then I won the lottery, twice.
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Everything you see here was very much a collaborative effort as follows:
awesomeness: Uncle Richie times a bizillion!
blogspiration (shamelessly stole that word from Auntie Heather): Raleigh, Cardon, Lincoln + angel Gavin
branding: Cole Nielsen the Great (I think he’s related to Santa Claus. I highly recommend him.)
blog design: Sir Ross the Brave @ Flosites (He’s a sorcerer, and again, I highly recommend him. HIGHLY.)
idea-bouncer-offer + master of picking-up-my-slack + designer in a pinch + saver of my sanity: Ashley the Super Assistant
Dress: Vintage
Styling: Rebecca Waldron
Hair and Make Up: Summer Kestor
Head Piece: Beyond the Veil Bride
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