This year Santa’s helper was Ciera Jo. She was amazing! She found most of the gifts for the stockings, hung them with care and knew Saint Nick was going to be here. On Christmas Eve, after our guests leave, we have a time for being silly. It is the only time Chris lets his hair …
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There You’ll Be
Watch a movie about Christopher H Bowman Today is Chris’ birthday. We won’t discuss how old he is, because we now know that is irrelevant. You are only as old as…you are. I hope this year he finds some relief in the physical pains he endures everyday. I hope this so he can enjoy life …
Playing Post Office
We mailed out the majority of the DVD’s on Saturday. A rather momentous occasion that seemed anti-climatic due to weird circumstances. This morning we received word from a few of the recipients and guess what….They liked it! Imagine that, someone saying something positive and uplifting and encouraging and supportive. What is this world coming to? …
Seeing your loved ones “bigger than life” almost enables the world to feel the enlarged heart of a mother … almost …
The Preview
My sister and parents came all the way from California to share this momentous occasion with me. My husband and children were by my side selling tickets, directing traffic, greeting guests and some just choose to stay out of my way! Wistie surprised me and flew in on Saturday! She was going to wear a …
What Families Do
I grew up with a large extended family. I grew up hearing the adult whisperings. Sometimes there was muffled laughter, sometimes muted cries. Shock, grief, joy, love. It is what family is to me. Living in the Colonies among people I was not related to by blood provided a different experience, an experience beyond family …
Blogging Buddies
The other night or, more accurately, morning, I was waiting for TWILIGHT to start and “the moms” were visiting. There was this one group of women around me that seemed to know everyone in the audience. I asked one of them how they knew each other. Her response shocked me. “Blogging.” I looked at her …
Raised On Dublan Sunshine
The following is a very small piece made especially for Dublan. If the truth be known…The section on Juarez is a tad longer then Dublan. I know, I know. Sometimes life just isn’t fair. So I put together this little piece just for the Dublanites. You all might want to watch, just for the fun …
THE LAND OF REFUGE Screening
Reserve your tickets for the exclusive screening of THE LAND OF REFUGE The Mormon Colonies in Mexico Documentary If you would like to attend the 7:00pm screening of THE LAND OF REFUGE at the Harkins Theater at Superstition Springs Harkins, Mesa, on the 29th of November please provide the following information. Name(s): Contact Email: Contact …