Our son, Vyeshka, was born on this day, October 3, back in 2004. He left this world in 2019, but his spirit is ever with us. He is middle-aged in this photo and was just recovering from one of many surgeries, including a skin graft. Thanks to great doctors, he recovered and went on to spend many more years with us. Here’s to you, my guardian angel!
Our beautiful daughter was born on this day, September 15, back in 2003. She left us in 2015, but we celebrate the day her light first entered this world and our lives. Until we meet again, sweet girl!
Our beautiful daughter, Byelka, died nine years ago today.
We have not forgotten–nor will we ever forget–the joy she brought us in the eleven years and nine months she shared with us. Her spirit, and the spirit of her brother, Vyeshka, watch over us in this life. We find comfort in knowing that when our time comes to leave this world, they will be there to greet us.
Byelka as a Baby
Byelka Growing Up
Byelka Two Months Before Her Death
Five years ago, on February 15th, our son Vyeshka passed away. He was a “rough-and-tumble” child and a gentle, attention-seeking old man. We held him in our hands as he drew his last breath at age 14 years, 4.5 months.
Today, we celebrate his life. The love he gave us will live beyond the end of the universe. What a joy it is to know we have him as a guardian angel watching out for us!
Here’s our son as a child:
Here’s our son as an old man:
In this picture, our beautiful little girl is just one year old. She passed away on June 5, 2015, at the age of 11 years & 9 months. I can’t believe she’s been gone in body so long! It is probably because her spirit continues to watch over us. She’s a guardian angel!
I found an old song that reminds me of her. I just change the girl’s name in the song from “Laura” to “Byelka” 🙂 Bing Videos
Our son, Vyeshka, passed away on February 15, 2019. He was with us for fourteen-plus years. This is him at only one year old.
Although he left the physical world four years ago, his spirit remains with us. He, along with his sister, Byelka, who preceded him in death, watch over those who loved them.
Valentine’s Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on those around us we hold dear. This includes fellow humans as well as other forms of life. Those we love are treasures in our vast world. One of my Valentines took this picture in a flower garden a while back. Nothing shouts “LOVE” like these flowers and waterfall.
I took this picture while walking in a park. The park featured a wetland habitat with ponds, marshes, and lush shrubs. Even though it was wintertime, fabulous colors graced this bountiful landscape.
This pretty hummingbird was zipping around a wetland pond for quite some time. Finally, it settled in a shrub, so I was able to capture this picture. I love the feather colors!
I caught sight of this pretty bird while strolling in a small town in the mountains of western Oregon. Snow had fallen, so this bird must have been hungry. I walked up close to him/her and took this picture. S/he just kept on eating.