There is much gnashing of teeth and wringing of hands these days over the power of screens and their ubiquitous presence in the lives of…
The Old Normal
The strangest thing has happened: life has gone on.
The Return Ticket
“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” — Katie Thurmes As you will have guessed, this week has been gut wrenchingly…
This, Too
While I’ve shared our family’s journey through Simon’s allergic reaction and serum sickness, there was an additional thing, an underlying stressor, that I didn’t publicize.…
Puzzled
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…
A Birthday
Simon turned six on Boxing Day. With some kids, their birthdays seem like a relief— their chronological age finally agreeing with their precocious little spirits.…