Tuesday's Treasure

This week's installment of Tuesday's Treasure is dedicated to the cute things kids say.

Yesterday I was driving the kids home from school and Ethan begin asking me all of these questions about heaven. Will we eat there? Will we know each other there? Will he see his big dog there (Taz - died 3 years ago). Lots of questions and I was so excited about this very special conversation I was having with my son. When all of a sudden he says "I don't want to go mommy". "I don't ever want to go to heaven".

So naturally I asked why? And this is what my 6 year old said....

"What if I'm walking and there is a hole in a cloud and I don't see it - I will fall all the back to earth and that's a long way mommy". "I don't want to fall".

Oh my word....any spiritual "wisdom" I had intended to share with my maturing son went right out the window.

It took everything out of me to keep my composure and just say "honey, I think you'll be able to fly in heaven".

Thankfully, that worked.

Here's hoping I do much better at the next go around when my children come to me with deep spiritual topics of discussion.

Tuesday's Treasure

This Tuesday my "Treasure" is all about 3 amazing women whom I have never met.

These women have enriched my life in ways indescribable.
These women have loved more and sacrificed more than I will ever humanly comprehend.
These women were probably condemned, judged and humiliated...and STILL
These women chose the hard road for the good of another.
These women are the Birth Mothers to my 3 fearfully & wonderfully made children.
These women aloud my children to be knitted in their womb knowing they'd call another mom.
These women have fulfilled my life's desire.
These women have brought me joys, tears, a heart of Thanksgiving and compassion.
These women have completed me while leaving a void in themselves.
These women are hero's to me.

I am eternally thankful for these women. It is my hope and prayer that one day I am personally able to hug them and thank them for a wonderful life, wonderful children and the opportunity to be something I never would have been with out them - A MOM!

Tuesday's Treasure

Check out this kid and her new ride!

Sadie is doing AWESOME! Her hip still hurts a bit. It's more tender than anything. She is doing well in the wheelchair but as soon as we give her a little freedom to move around she's climbing through the car or looking for a game of tag!

CRAZY kid!

It's gonna be a long 6 weeks - for me that is- trying to keep that girl still! She's doing great and eager to get back out there and conquer the world!!

I am SO proud of her and her spunky positive attitude that's why today she is my Tuesday Treasure.

Tuesday's Treasure

Meet my parents: Gary & Meloney Gabert...

These two people have (obviously) had the strongest influence on who I am today. Words can not express my gratitude, my admiration, my trust, or my love for my parents!!

Here are just a few reasons why they are my Tuesday Treasure:

My mom had me at the tender age of 15. Yep 15! When the world around her suggested she terminate my life so she could fully live hers she said NO! She went against her parents, her school, her friends - all she ever knew. Not only did she do that but she finished school with a 4.0, served in the army and completed college (also with a 4.0).

My dad, oh my dad! He came into my life when I was 2 but it wasn't until I was 7 and we moved to FL as a family that he became my dad! It was official. He loved me like his own. I bucked a bit (smile) in my younger days but as I got older and saw he never budged. No matter what I said or what I did. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE!!

My parents have supported and embraced all of my choices and decisions: like when I married the love of my life at 19, and 10 years later when we adopted not one but two children Internationally, and then again domestically, moving to PSL, I even convinced them to move too.

They have been my backbone and strength through the most difficult of times (struggles in school, non existent relationship with my bio dad, our infertility)...the list goes on and on!

All of these examples are worthy of an individual post...in due time.

My parents are a true Treasure. I am blessed beyond measure and SO thankful for them, for who they are and for who they helped me become.

I LOVE YOU MOM & DAD!

Tuesday's Treasure

I know I've mentioned this before but we have this vacant land next door that provides hours and hours of fun for our family!

My children and ALL of their friends look forward to sunny days of "exploring", "building", "camping" and catching unsuspecting wildlife (poor frogs!) on this fabulous piece of property.


Ethan is always the leader of the days activities. He gives direction and instruction and everyone eagerly listens and follows intently.

Just look at this face!

Even Madison (AKA "HOLLYWOOD") enjoys getting dirty on "The Land"

So today my Tuesday Treasure is all about the The Land and valuable memories it has brought our family.

Tuesday's Treasures

On October 6, 2008 my in-laws celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary! These pictures above are of them shortly after that magical day.

This couple has lived their vows. They have loved in richer and poorer, loved in sickness and in health. Loved when it was hard to like. Through it all they raised 7 amazing children. They have 19 beautiful grandchildren. And they live one rich and very full life!!

Over the years they have been a huge influence on me personally, on my marriage to their son and on our family.

It is a privilege and honor to be their daughter-in-law.

And that is why today they are my Tuesday Treasure.

Mom and Dad Garcia, I love you, I thank you, I admire you!