A short gist of my life: Raised on a farm with my 7 brothers and sisters and wonderful parents. I have an incredible loving & giving husband of nearly 24 years. We have two great, hard-working sons. I volunteer my time to my hubby & father-n-laws machinery business and help my hubby pick up cardboard at various businesses that we also recycle. I've been a sahm for awhile, loved being there for my
boys, helping out at school store when they were little and most of all I was nearby and close to keep an eye on my parents. My life has been great, but four years ago a tragedy struck my family. We lost 4 family members in 2010, one of them was my mom. She had severe strokes and was taken home for us kids to care for. She passed Sept. 18. :( Since then I have struggled with depression and a loss so hard to explain, she was my nearest & best friend, my yard sale/grocery shopping/cooking buddy & so much more. I could always count on her for everything, she would even attend events for the kids when my hubby couldn't, she was the best and kindest grandmother. So I been struggling, trying to move forward and release the guilt I feel has been a challenge. I still think of her and miss her everyday, my life will never be the same without her in it. My babies/sons are all but grown-up, Micah my youngest graduates shortly. My boys have always been independent and able to do things for themselves, they learned that quality from their amazing father. So here I am, a mother who is not as needed as much as she was when they were younger, what do I do with my time, no mother to care for any longer and sons that will soon be on their own. It's time to get out of this rut. My story continues:
I've been yearning for a descent digital camera for a number of years, one day I came upon a good deal and my hubby said to get it....as a late anniversary gift. Ever since I received this camera, its like my eyes and soul have been opened more widely to all the intricate little things in life and creation. Once again I have a passion in my life, something I thought I'd never find. So with the encouragement and love from my family and friends to pursue this, here I am. I'm doing this because I know my mom would want me to move on and be happy in all I do. I hope you all enjoy what I share. Thanks for following me, I really do appreciate it and love to hear your feedback. This page is in memory of my beautiful, kind and loving mother: Janice Eileen Snyder-Schlegel - I love you mom!!!!
