I wish you all peace as we enter 2008. It will be a year
of new beginnings for our family, as we move forward into the first
year without our beautiful teenage daughter. I hope you all take time
to truly enjoy your families, hug your children and love them as if
they will leave tomorrow. Because we don't know what the future holds.
All we can do is enjoy the gift of today. I wish you all peace...Iva
"Even through the experience of this pain, I am grateful for the intensity of my love for the one I have lost."
~ Martha Whitemore Hickman
i'm thinking of you and your family iva!
happy holidays!
xoxo
Posted by: kerry lynn | December 21, 2007 at 04:52 PM
Yes Iva. I, too believe that every day is a gift. Though we have yet to meet in person I feel a connection to you through the writings that you've shared and the art you create. Your strength and beauty are a reflection of your love. We travel in the same circles and I have no doubt that someday our paths will cross. May peace and joy surround you .
Posted by: Melissa | December 22, 2007 at 08:34 PM
This quote is lovely, Iva. Know that I am thinking of you and wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas.
xoxo, Dede
Posted by: Dede Warren | December 23, 2007 at 07:31 AM
Merry Christmas Iva!!!!
Posted by: sandy | December 24, 2007 at 11:20 PM
love to you all Iva -thinking of you.xox
Posted by: connie | December 24, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Dear Iva, try to have serene holidays with fond memories & reflection. I've lit candles for Brianna & all my loved that have crossed...
Blessings With Love Always, Lyndy
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Posted by: Lyndy Ward | December 25, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Sending light and love your way Iva!
Thinking of you and your family.
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | December 26, 2007 at 11:52 PM
Hi Iva, hope you had a nice Christmas & Happy New Year! :)
PS: May you find peace in 2008.
Hugs,
Chris
Posted by: Chris Klingler | December 27, 2007 at 07:24 PM
Iva~ I hope that you had a nice Christmas....I'm sure it was bittersweet without Brianna, but I know she was there with you all in spirit. Happy New Year to you...and we need to get that lunch date set soon! :)
Posted by: Sylvia Anderson | December 28, 2007 at 01:02 PM
Dear Iva, I thought of you this morning. A Joyous New Year and a renewed strength is my New Year's wish to you.
With love and so much admiration,
Donna
Posted by: Donna O. | January 01, 2008 at 03:29 PM
What a beautiful quote, Iva....Sending you wishes for a New Year filled with peace, strength and inspiration! :)
Hugs and Blessings,
~ Carolee
Posted by: Carolee | January 02, 2008 at 08:06 AM