The August day was hot, but inside . . . my heart felt cold and fragile. My twin boys were leaving the nest, leaving me. They were ready to go. Colorful multipacks of Gatorade and snacks were stacked next to the door. Their suitcases, laptops and coffee makers were already in the car. At breakfast, I [...]
And God looked down on all He had made and said, “I need a caretaker.” So, God made a father. God said, “I need someone to take children fishing and play catch in the backyard. It must be someone who is tough enough to run a chainsaw and wield a machete and yet, gentle enough [...]
“Mam! Do you know what day it is?” “Who is the president of the United States?” “Are you okay?” For a minute I just stared at him, wondering who he was and why he was in my face, asking random questions. My wrecked bike lay beside me. I had multiple cuts, a throbbing black eye [...]