Jones Family Updates

Valentine's Day 2013 This is our 8th Valentine's Day since our accident, each year I write to her in a card and bring flowers. Typically I hold the flowers on her right side view, then I tell her how much I love her. I am amazed at how God continues to build my love for Kath, she does not acknowledge me or my efforts but in God's strengh, the marriage vows I took are lived out and I appreciate the kiss I give her. This year Hannah is working at a flower shop and she added the final touches to the bouquet design. With Love, Dave & Kathie

The first I've written this year. When I communicate with families who are are going through their first holiday season dealing with their loss I share that the Season begins for me on October 31 and ends as the decorations are put away after New Years. Between that time, I focus on making sure the holiday celebrations are enjoyable for my family but there is a relief as the season ends. I am not morbid or sullen, you know that I subscribe to a motto of Choosing Joy and so I work to find the Joy in the meaning of each holiday, in worship and in the blessing our our family.We had a great holiday season and appreciated the blessings we have... but it does take work. This month Kathie has been home for a visit and last week we went on another mall excursion. Big difference from navigating a wheelchair through the holiday crowds and our focus was more  about necessities than gifts. Hannah just closed out the semester last Friday and Maddie returns to SFSU for Sprin...