Is it me or is summer just flying by? It seems like yesterday we were preparing for Oliver's arrival, and today I prepared daycare supplies. As we approach the end of summer and start of school, my thoughts go into overdrive. "Will the kids be able to wake up on time?" "Will the kids make new friends?" "How many students will I have in … [Read more...]

Dear readers, could you please share something for our family? A veteran and member of Sam's gun team on tour in Iraq has gone missing. Sam learned of the news last night. In the years that we have been together, I've been fortunate to meet some of Sam's battle buddies. I've also heard of loss--some who've returned home to take their own life, … [Read more...]