Sunday, August 31, 2025

Happy 21st Birthday!

Today, 8/31/25,  would have been Lisa's 21st birthday.  It is also the day that we will gather with friends and family for our end-of-summer Labor Day party.  To celebrate Lisa, her godfather, Mr. Matt  will be making Baby Doll shots so we can all raise a toast in her honor.

Like always, I’ve been thinking about Lisa-- wondering who she'd be today, and looking for signs that she's still with us. In the past two weeks, I've taken a few pictures that show the ways she’s made her presence known.

Two weeks ago, I went to a doctor’s appointment and noticed they had finally added a TV in the waiting room. I caught my breath when I saw that Beauty and the Beast was playing---one of Lisa's favorites. I smiled as the memories came flooding back. I snuck a couple of photos of the screen, just trying to capture the moment.  I knew this was Lisa "sending me a sign".  Even more remarkable was the closed captioning I had captured in the pictures.






Last week, I went to my chiropractor’s office, and saw a new sign hanging above the door.  It was hung by one of the workers whose birthday just happens to be August 31.




And then—the icing on the cake, literally. While shopping at Costco for the party, I was talking to Mike about what dessert Lisa would've wanted. I mentioned that Chrissy suggested a Sanders Bumpy Cake, and I asked him what he thought.  Before he could answer, I turned the corner and there it was: Sanders Bumpy Cake.  I think we got Lisa's answer.



Thank You Lisa for finding ways to show us that you are always with us.

Love you Lisa.  Miss you Lisa.💗💗💗

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