What’s an active, energetic, somewhat distractible boy of 10 supposed to do when the temperatures plummet to the point where it’s not safe to spend…
Still
Sometimes, we ask for a miracle and God says no.
The Gift of Children
I’ve been pondering lately how very, very blessed I am. I wake up, every day, to the life that I always wanted to have. A…
A Mother’s Prayer
It’s not the worst thing a parent has prayed a child through. Not by a long shot. But this past week? It’s been rough. Last…
Winter Thoughts
Normally, I’m not a huge fan of winter. I’m an autumn person, a lover of leaves and golden light and the beginning of a chill…
The Horses Next Door
Have you ever met a kid who has no interest whatsoever in horses? Me, neither.
Back to Reality
Despite the waves of sickness (Simon is working his way through yet another round of antibiotics) and the not-so-incredible weather in December, there was one…
Yes, I Have a Problem
Hey, there. Do you really want to know why I’m so sad today? It’s a long story. No, it’s a really long story. I was…
The Messy Part
The internet, we all know, is a highlight reel. It’s a carefully edited series of images and words chosen to convey what we want, when…