Graduation Party.

My twin brothers graduated high school. I can't believe that the time has flown by and they are officially done with school. I remember volunteering in their kindergarden class with christmas activities while I was home from college. I'm super proud of both of them. They may be twins, but they are like day and night in some things while in other things they ride along the same line.

Well, in June we had a graduation party for all the boys graduating from the swim team. It was a big party with a pig roasting and lots of yummy food. Believe it or not, there are no girls graduating this year so it's not like we were leaving them out. :) Anyway, it was a good time filled with swimming, eating, photos, and laughter. We are super proud of all of them. They will each be going in separate ways but I believe they will continue on with their friendships for a long time. Congrats to each and every one of you!!

My brother.

For the longest time now, the past 2 years, I've had Paul's voice as my text message alert sound. It's great to hear his voice and to remember what it sounds like. Some days it can totally catch me off guard and then I realize that I will no longer hear it in real life. He always had a way of making so many people laugh. It was his best quality.. humor. It's been hard not having him here. My life.. our life, is no longer the same. It will never be the same. I don't view things the same way anymore. Unfortunately my eyes have been opened in a way I never wished possible. I have hope and faith for the future. For the future that goes beyond this world and into the next. Jesus is the way and I know that Paul is in heaven giving lots of people a run for their money with nothing but laughter. Knowing that makes this life a tad bit lighter in grief because of that hope. I'm thankful for HIM! I'm thankful Jesus died on the cross for our sins so that we may live for eternity in a place filled with no pain, sorrow or grief. Rather we may live in a place filled with pure happiness. Paul is waiting for us... I know it. So, here is a clip of my brother... love him now and always. My hero.