I was on my way back from picking up pizza tonight when I passed a man sitting at a grave. I don’t know why, but I felt like I needed to stop. I asked, “Can I give you a hug?” He nodded yes… Then he told me… he buried his wife. He said he doesn’t […]

They came to us so small, so unsure. Now they’re flying on scooters and bikes. They may not be ours by blood, but they are ours in every way. Full story 🔗 in comments

Last night, I told the kids it was bedtime. Like I always do. Brush teeth, get your jammies on, pick a book. The usual drill. Then I heard giggling. The kind that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and smile. I looked out the window and there they were—in the backyard, barefoot, chasing fireflies. My […]