A Sad little Post

It happened 3 weeks ago, something tragic that nobody would ever want to experience: the death of a young child. Matthew was only 9 years old when he was brutally killed. He was my daughter's classmate, he used to sit next to her. As soon as I heard the news my heart sank, then I felt bad for his family, his teacher and my daughter, who never ever before had to deal with such feelings. I watched closely her behaviour, to make sure she was ok.

Me and my husband decided to go to the funeral and take all our kids.. death and suffering are part of this life. We strongly believe that Matthew, innocent sweet child, is in the arms of our Heavenly Father and is now watching over his family.

It's just sad to see his desk empty now, everytime I go pick up my daughter. The good thing about it is that it reminds me how short life is, and when my time comes I hope I'm ready, standing up.

 

xoxo,

 

.11 years.

11 years ago. I moved to the US leaving behind my beautiful family and country. Why did I do that? To do the most important thing I've done in my Life... get married to the one I love.

Every year is a miracle, every year something new happens. We had 4 incredibly beautiful children {more to come if God wants}, we have been missionaries the last 5 years, living in complete precariousness, with no job, no money, but always with a roof over our head, food and clothes.. everything provided by God, announcing to everybody the love of God. We are amazed every single day by the great Love God has for us. Why did He choose us? I don't know. But I bless Him everyday for the marvels He does with us and for the husband He has given me, the perfect one for me. 11 years and I love him so much.

Yesterday he took me to take a walk in Seattle.. how fun spending a little time together, just the two of us {thank you Grandma for watching the kids!!}.

I am just so so thankful.

 

xoxo to you all,

 

 

Thankful.

Thanksgiving Art Print

Thanksgiving is almost here... just two more days.. I have to say that being Italian, this is not really my tradition, I'm also not too good at History, so I don't exactly know what happened between the Pilgrims and the Indians and why this is still such an important celebration after so many years... The only thing I know is that it's an occasion to give Thanks for what we have. 

For me it's a reminder of giving Thanks to God, because I know I should do it every.single.day. 

The Art Print that I picked is from FancyThatDesignHouse. It describes exactly what I feel:

• GRATEFUL, for the Love God has for me. That I see how much He provides for me and my family everyday. We live in precariousness, yet we have everything.
• THANKFUL, for my sweet little family. My husband and 4 children that surrounds me with love, and they are my daily opportunity to give my Life.
• BLESSED, in every way.

I hope you all have a very blessed Thanksgiving Day and a beautiful time with your dear ones.

xoxo,

Week~End in Nature

Wow! I haven't written in a while! It's because I'm very busy enjoying my vacation time here in Colorado. :) 

I just came back from an incredible camping trip with my family and some very good friends. We all had a great time! We really camped with tents and cooked on the camp-fire.. roasted marsh-mallows on a stick... washed our face in the creek.. fallen asleep listening to the sounds of the forest. We lived an adventure! My children were especially excited to be surrounded by Nature.. what a beautiful gift has been this week-end..

I want to share with you just a few pictures I took and end this post with a quote by George Washington Carver.. Until next time!!

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*I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.*
George Washington Carver