Today marks the end of the second year since we lost Bobbie. It amazes me how it feels like yesterday and like forever ago at the same time. Killian starts 2nd grade on Monday and he was just starting kindergarten when she passed. So much has happened in the interim that it all feels like a dream.
I miss her daily and dearly as does Killian. He has done an amazing job getting by without her though. I am so proud as she would be, no doubt. This post feels like it needs a lot more in the way of words but I think these few convey my sentiments.
July 30, 2011
July 03, 2011
Mother's Day Balloon Release 2011
Ok, so I'm finally getting around to processing some pictures and video. As mentioned in the previous post, we have adopted a butterfly release as an annual tradition for Bobbie's birthday. In addition to that, at the mention by a friend, we also adopted a balloon release on Mother's Day. I thought I had mentioned it last year but I can't find it in the blog. In any case, this year we wrote some messages on the balloons and I managed to get a few pictures and a short video.
I think this one is a bigger deal to Killian at the moment than the butterfly release on her birthday. In either case, both are very special and meaningful. I cut the video short a bit but we stand out there and watch them until they can no longer be seen. Killian believes that mommy is an angel and that she takes them up to Heaven with her.
Bobbie's 40th Birthday Butterfly Release
For those that attended, you may recall that we did a butterfly release at Bobbie's "memorial service". It proved to be a nice bright moment on a day during which it was difficult to find an upbeat thought. In particular, Killian responded very positively to it after a stint of justified crying.
As a result, I elected to do a small, private butterfly release with just myself and Killian on her first birthday following her passing last year and then again this year. My neighbor was kind enough to take a few pictures of the event last year which I elected not to post at the time and this year I took some video of Killian performing the release. He chose to say a prayer in preface to the release this year completely of his own volition which I thought was very sweet. I chose to share the video from this year's release as time has eased the pain ever so slightly and I feel that many will find it touching to see Killian reaching out to his mom in one of the few ways he can. So, without further ado, here is the video.
As a result, I elected to do a small, private butterfly release with just myself and Killian on her first birthday following her passing last year and then again this year. My neighbor was kind enough to take a few pictures of the event last year which I elected not to post at the time and this year I took some video of Killian performing the release. He chose to say a prayer in preface to the release this year completely of his own volition which I thought was very sweet. I chose to share the video from this year's release as time has eased the pain ever so slightly and I feel that many will find it touching to see Killian reaching out to his mom in one of the few ways he can. So, without further ado, here is the video.
Killian Baseball 2011
Killian's baseball season for 2011 drew to a close last weekend. He really enjoyed playing this season so it looks like I'll be in for another round next year at least. It was an interesting year because mid-season they switched from t-ball to coach pitched. I never played coach pitched as a kid so that was an entirely new experience for me. Killian did pretty well for getting absolutely no practice at home and he had a great time each game. The coaches were great with him which has been a pretty consistent experience at the YMCA for which I am thankful. I also got a chance to meet several parents on the sidelines and had an enjoyably social season as a result. Here is his personal and team picture for the year (click the picture for larger version).
That marks the end of anything sporty for the summer due to my upcoming shoulder surgery. His next scheduled foray into children's team sports is scheduled for flag football this fall. He is really excited about that as well. He has been asking me if he could play football for the past two years now. I'm actually pretty glad to be dodging anything outside this summer. Baseball was a beast for that matter this spring. Too hot.
Video footage of one of his games:
That marks the end of anything sporty for the summer due to my upcoming shoulder surgery. His next scheduled foray into children's team sports is scheduled for flag football this fall. He is really excited about that as well. He has been asking me if he could play football for the past two years now. I'm actually pretty glad to be dodging anything outside this summer. Baseball was a beast for that matter this spring. Too hot.
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