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The Dance
The wedding invitation came addressed to our entire family, a detail that made me cringe. A daughter of dear friends was getting married and the honor of our presence was requested, or so the invitation proclaimed. Deep down I knew … Continue reading
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The Meeting
My husband and I stand to leave, the allotted 30 minutes over almost as if they had never happened. So much to explain in such a short amount of time, we feel rushed and wonder if we really got through…through … Continue reading
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To Go Or Not To Go…That is the Question
From our kitchen I could hear the diesel engine roar and the chassis squeak as the school bus rounded the bend of the otherwise quiet street leading to our corner. Monday through Friday during the school year, these familiar sounds … Continue reading
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The Jeff Probst Show
The butterflies in my stomach began fluttering the second I opened the email… Hi Leslie, … Continue reading
A New Perspective on Old Traditions
Editor’s Note: One of the best things about this crazy journey we have found ourselves on is the incredible people we have met along the way. The following post is written by one of those people – Jen, a special … Continue reading
The dMv Test
“Please, oh please,” I chanted out loud as I stared at the envelope with the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles return address in the upper left hand corner. Sam would not be home from school for another 30 minutes and I … Continue reading
Birthday Boy
Sixteen years ago today my life changed infinitely for the better because you came into this world. A beautiful, healthy, 9 pound 11 ounce baby who has taught me more about life and the definition of goodness, than any other person, … Continue reading
A Sister’s Point-of-View
Editor’s Note: Sam’s little sister Josie, who is four years younger than him is a budding writer, not to mention one of his fiercest allies. At age 11, she took it upon herself to write the following post so that … Continue reading
Bedecked
Editor’s Note: A special thanks to Victoria Redel for allowing me to share her beautiful poem, which I am sure will tug at the heartstrings of parents far and wide. Touchingly penned, her words capture what many of us have … Continue reading
Facing Fear…And Having Dinner With Him
In my defense, I was still in a state of denial. Well sort of. Sam was 10 years old and deep down we knew what we were dealing with, we just hadn’t said it out loud that often, and when … Continue reading