I stayed at my aunt's house the weekend of my brother's wedding. It's a very pleasant place to be. It's warm, comfortable and inviting. I've always enjoyed her house. I have fond memories from childhood in the same rooms I put my boys to sleep that… more »

This past weekend we drove to Michigan for a wedding. A wedding that just a scant 7 months ago, we thought might not happen. My brother, who wandered for a few years, who dabbled, who threw out, who turned away, who scoffed and even argued at time… more »

I can't tell you how many times I wish I could take one back. A comment that flew from my mouth had nothing to do with how I felt, it was just "something to say." I would venture to guess that 6 out of 10 rude comments from strangers and distant acq… more »

There was a silence that left my stomach in a bit of a knot after hearing those words come out of my four year old yesterday. I recognize and appeal to you his very "four-year-old-ness" and exempt him from a life destined for sin and shame. I know… more »

"When is that ever appropriate?" That question rolled through my head as the receptionist at the doctor's office held out a blow pop in front of me as an optional treat for my child. I shook my head and told her we were just about to get some lunch.… more »