Living is a whole new adventure when you suddenly find yourself alone, widowed and the mother of four young boys a lot like their Dad.

A Beautiful Morning
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A Beautiful Morning

Today, this morning out on my new porch it is just breathtakingly beautiful, not because of the leaves and flowers, but because of the amazing sun coming up and dropping its light into my backyard, onto my face and hands. It feels so good, so refreshing, and so peaceful.

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The Wind
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The Wind

I’m in St. George, Utah this weekend.  I sit here on the porch of our little rental house.  It’s sweet and small, just enough bedrooms and bathrooms for us to be comfortable and nothing more than we need.  

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I Didn’t Think About You Today
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I Didn’t Think About You Today

I just realized that I didn’t think about Grant today. At least not the way I have been. I’ve just lived my life today and it’s been an amazing day. I was reading through what I wrote about how every morning I wake up and the first thought I think is, “Grant isn’t here.” I realized for the first time in 20 months since you died Grant, that I didn’t wake up this morning thinking, another day without Grant.

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