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Thoughts, feelings and experiences since losing my precious angel.

God Said “No”

I asked, and God said no. Today I spent the morning with my baby. I kissed his sweet face about a million times, I held his...

Birthday Tattoo

A sweet note from Reegin Smith, Tanner's "cousin," in sharing her newest tattoo: For Tanner my brother, my friend, my heart. I will love you forever...

Tay-too

Tay-too. It's one of the ways I remember my Tanner saying thank you. On Wednesday we threw the most amazing dance party for my baby. It...

Finally Home

My baby always wanted to be home. It was his very favorite place in the world. He is finally where he belongs. Home. I missed you, baby. Still do. Will...

My Baby, My Angel

My Tanner, my most precious angel... I will always be your mommy. Dance in heaven my baby. I love you forever. Tanner Daniel Snyder passed away on April...

The Reason Why

It took three weeks. But on this three-week anniversary we finally figured out why Tanner had to die: God took Tanner's life to punish his...
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He Got a Dad

Never in a million years did I imagine I would lose my baby when I did. The last few months have been a very difficult...

Closer to Heaven

Flying home from my rescue adventure, I looked out the window and felt, in this moment, I was just a little closer to my...

My Senior Who Isn’t

This was my baby and his typical attire on his way to school. Today marked the last day of school for kids in Irvine; his...
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Pray For Us, Tanner

I was a momarazzi. Thank God. I'm treasuring the videos I have of him. As his perfect soul was leaving us in the hospital I was...