Every time she prays at dinner, she still whispers, "Help Grandpa not to die." He's been gone over a month now. 48 days, to be exact. But her 3-year-old heart still believes. Yesterday, I came around the corner in Tim's parents house and there she was in front of his portrait, talking to him. Her […]
The one thing people say about you the most is that you are "such a happy baby." But they don't know the half of it. You are always happy. Smiling widely, bringing delight to the world. Your laughter is like sunshine personified. People also remark about your big beautiful blue eyes and your sweet persona. […]
I am pleased to let you know that I have been selected as a member of the Global Team of 200. Here's a quote from my personal statement, which is being featured today (click on the link above to see the full transcript): "My goal is the same both on and offline: to love my […]
How to Help is a series of thoughtful and practical reader submissions. If you would like to submit a "How to Help" post for consideration, please contact me. This guest post is by Darcie Maranich. What I most remember about being sixteen and pregnant is the wayward looks from strangers. I remember the downcast eyes or […]
Conferences usually have a way of making me feel small. The people are exuberant and glamorous, passing out business cards with carefully planned wardrobes for every day. And there I am. Wild curly hair, green eyes, a touch of red lipstick, holding a baby. Wearing cowboy boots and a smile. Re:Write was different. I left, […]
You slipped away on a Monday night in September. Tim was there at the hospital, in tears. He later screamed in his car until his voice was coarse. Simultaneously, I was at home, weeping and holding Audrey on my hip. "Why, God, why?" Six-year-old Kayla walked up and put her arm around my waist, "It's […]