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Fledging Student
Fledging Student A lump formed in my throat. My son had grown taller, wiser, and more handsome over the past thirteen years. In just a few days, he would be starting his first day of school without a ... ...more
Children
September 30, 2020•4 min read
Counting Sleeps
Leaving for college and counting sleeps. When I woke up this morning and walked down the hall past my son’s bedroom, I thought, “only one more sleep.” I stopped, turned around, and went toward his bed... ...more
Children
September 05, 2020•4 min read
Preparing to Leave
My son is preparing to leave for college. I pull out the toaster, the cinnamon, and the sugar, pop two slices of bread into the toaster. As I reach into the refrigerator to pull out the butter, I know... ...more
Children
August 21, 2020•2 min read
Beyond the Badge
Still, it wasn’t the motto, his project, the achievement, or even the badge, that made me proud of him; beyond the badge, it was the realization that the rank of Eagle Scout is not an award or an achi... ...more
Children
May 28, 2020•4 min read
Distance Learning
The ups and downs of shelter-in-place continue to impact us in various ways. This week, the impact of distance learning has begun to take a toll on my younger son. ...more
Children ,Health
April 21, 2020•5 min read
The Next Chapter
The thought of my younger’s principal - During this crazy time – came to mind; yes, all of this seems crazy, but to get through it, we need to shift our focus, change our perspective, and look ahead t... ...more
Children ,Mindset
March 23, 2020•4 min read