A peach, like a child, is precious and often vulnerable. As children age, parents can no longer handle them like an egg in our hands.
growing up
Injury Rehab Casts Doubt About Important Family Priorities
My patience with his slow recovery from this injury is waning. My sympathy is quickly turning into disappointment at his lack of grit.
Moving Boxes Family in to Journey Toward Adulthood
I hope my son remembers these moving boxes, the packing, the tears and the excitement of new adventures. It’s one more step toward adulthood.
Cat-Shaped Hole Grows in One Family’s Hearts
Our family cat had an important job that I didn’t realize. But it’s a role she and her furry companions have known all along.
Teaching Driving Requires Dad to Watch His Blind Spot
This dad learns that teaching driving to his son has some lessons, new and old, that he will need to work at to fully understand.
Everyday Heroes All Around, Just Doing Their Job
It seems everyone is a hero these days. Here’s the thing. I believe most of those folks would say that they are just doing their job.