#RandomActsForAndy
We are more blessed than any family I know of, and in more ways than I can count. That does not change because of what just happened on Tuesday night in a farmer’s field outside of Clovis, New Mexico. [...]
Life
Letters to my Son
As your momma, I wanted so badly to protect you from heartache, hurts and tears. But dang it—not possible. [...]
I’m a Control Freak
I wonder if he had a split second of panic—I know I would have—but I don’t think he did. [...]
Keep the Pace
Yet, we all have marathon races in our lives. We all run long races that we thought were only going to be 3 miles, but turned out to be 6. And then when you got to mile 6, they told you it was a 9-mile run, and then when you reached the 9-mile marker, you found out you were in a marathon! [...]
Each Season Brings a Gift
At this point, I have entered a new season of opportunity and would not have dreamed it possible a few years ago. [...]
As Seen Through the Eyes of His Grandma
“Mom, sit down.” Carol’s distressed call came from Indianapolis saying, “Jeff was killed about an hour ago.” How does one cope and react to such an extreme, heart-rending pronouncement? [...]
My Journey: Mother’s Day Without Her
As most everyone who has lost a loved one can attest, the first year is brutal. There are so many firsts. I'm not sure I believe that "time heals all wounds." [...]
My Mama
At 5 feet, 1 inch, that 100 pound spitfire can do just about anything—or could, until about a year ago. But she’s still a fireball, for sure, and now you are about to know why. [...]
Don’t Be Afraid, Frosti!
By Carol Sokolsky The wind was howling, and I was awakened by both the sound of thunder and the little white fur ball that dove under the covers at that first sound of [...]
Building Fences and Kids
And I pause. I notice that they are learning. Thinking. Balancing. Problem solving. Feeling part of this. Learning that they can join in, just as they are. [...]