“No deposit, no return.” My father-in-law whispered those words to me as he gave me his daughter’s hand at our wedding. This Sunday will be our 23nd wedding anniversary. Ironically we will spend it leading a marriage retreat for couples raising children with special needs. I don’t know if I believe in love Read More…
Sixteen Candles
I was the second person to ever gaze upon my son Jon Alex. The doctor let me assist in the final seconds of his birth, and I still remember watching in wonder as this 7.7lb 19inch little boy entered the world. I say I was second because while he was still in his mother’s womb, Read More…
Because That’s What Family Does
This weekend our family and friends will gather together to celebrate my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. They both grew up in the same tiny farming community in one of the most rural parts of Tennessee. The entire county didn’t even have a stoplight. Most of the town voted for Eisenhower. In last year’s election. When Read More…
Twogether (22 years later)
“No deposit, no return.” My father-in-law whispered those words to me as he gave me his daughter’s hand at our wedding. This Saturday will be our 22nd wedding anniversary. I don’t know if I believe in love at first sight, but I do believe in love at two weeks. We had only been dating for Read More…
Two-gether
She doesn’t understand why he seems to just “check out” on her and their son all the time. He’s there but sometimes in body only. She gets frustrated, resentful, lonely, and feels like she is the only one making an effort anymore. He lies awake at night angry at this situation in his life that Read More…