Prom Night for Zack
Zack went to Prom last weekend. His Young Life Capernaum group puts it on once a year, and this is the first time he’s gone….
Zack keeps socks on my feet
Zack constantly rubbed his feet together as a baby, so his socks frequently fell off. Maybe that’s why he makes sure I’m always wearing some!…
Coffee rituals with Zack
The other morning I made my usual half pot of coffee, allowing for a cup plus a bit more for myself, with one or two…
Learning to really listen to Zack
I’m learning to listen to Zack. I expect him to communicate – want him to voice his thoughts and feelings – and that means I…
Zack’s Final Year as a Basketball Superstar
Zack has been practicing basketball after school twice a week for the past month. Unfortunately, Jay and I will be out of town during his…
Emmy and Gaby
Emmy our cat is nearly 17 years old. We brought her home with her litter mate, Licorice, when they were only six weeks old. I…
Christmas Photo Saga
I could write a saga about our annual photo shoot for the Christmas card I endeavor to send to friends and relations each December. One…
Gleeful Horse Encounters
It was an ordinary walk through the neighborhood. These are always taken with the hope of finding a horse for Zack to pet. Just inside…
Better than okay, he thrived
I promised to catch you up when we returned from our trip to Spain and England, so here I am … one week after coming…
It’s Gonna Be Okay, Mom
A secondary title for this blog post could be “The Anxious Ramblings of a Mom About to Leave the Country for 12 Days.” I have…