Vacation???

Journal entry by Ann— Sep 22, 2018
We just got back from a four day “vacation”. It is fun to get away with Scott and the girls, but hard too. I hope every moment won’t always have such a sad undertone. There is always a heaviness that tags along in all we do. I could definitely feel this weight that my girls and Scott were carrying too. To bring it up or not to bring it up, is always the question. I didn’t want to say anything if they weren’t thinking about Logan’s absence so as I debated this, it didn’t take long until one girl began to cry and another brought up his not being there. It solidified in my mind that it always needs to be talked about and my job is to help ease their pain if possible.
Our days were filled with distracting, but fun things. We went to the Mall of America, out to eat, went swimming, got our nails done, and shopped at many different stores. We were blessed to be able to do all those things, but they were without Logan and that pain is always present.
In just a few months it will be 2 years since he was taken home and I’m still left wondering when it will get easier. The ache of this mama’s heart is too heavy to carry. I miss my sweet boy in every song. I miss him in all the adventures we took and now on the new ones we will take. We are now a man down and left an uneven number. I miss his voice in the many conversations we will never again get to have. I miss Logan’s kind and thoughtful nature. Oh, how I miss his hugs. I even miss his weird cheek kisses. I miss him EVERY single moment of EVERY single day.
Snuggle your people and appreciate all the time you get to spend together whether it’s at home or away. You never know that in the blink of an eye it all could change and you will be left longing for more time. Hugs and love, Ann

We found a nail place worth visiting if you are ever near Apple Valley. I can not say enough wonderful things about it. The people were joyful. The atmosphere was relaxing and the store was beautiful. Christian music was playing, scriptures were on the walls, and we talked about God as my nails were being done. Here’s the address and website. Make the trip and pay them a visit.😁
Beyond Nails
7540 149th St. N.W. Apple Valley, MN 55124
http://www.beyondnailsapplevalley.com