I don’t have a lot of friends. I’m the one who is often looking in from the outside, the friend who is sometimes invited, sometimes after the fact. I’m not part of the neighborhood texts or the get-togethers to chat about life. I’m a homebody, the one who people make small talk with, but …
parenthood
Sweet baby of mine, I will always hold your hand
Sweet baby of mine, I will always hold your hand. From those first few moments of life, my arms cradled you so softly. As your eyes discovered the world around you, I promised to be your protector. My beautiful child, I will always hold your hand. As I rock you to sleep in the wee hours of …
I cried today. I cried yesterday.
I cried today. I cried yesterday. To be honest, I’ve cried more time than I can count on my fingers. This is so tough. Our lives were turned upside down in an instant, and like so many of you, I find myself awake in the middle of the night, wondering how long I can stay …