Life continues as strange as it is. Tama is still sedated with a respirator and Barrett’s folks and Tama’s husband are continually by her side. Its easy to say that it is the small things that matter but can you imagine how a hand squeeze, smile, or tear causes celebration? These are the small things…
You Need to be This Tall to Ride
My parents instilled within me the joy of break-neck speeds, turns that make your stomach churn, and falls that drop your heart to the abyss. The thrill of amusement parks still draws me like Betsy to flowers or Barrett to summer heat, but when these feelings come due to emotional events I long to skip…
Old Chicago
“You’ll LOVE Chicago!” We kept hearing that over and over when we told people we were going there for a vacation. I smiled and nodded but kept my expectations low, after all, its an old dirty city! Honestly, I just wanted the pizza! Well, Barrett and I got started after Sunday School and made it…
The Incompetent Grads
I think the dust has settled…what an amazing couple of weeks! Both sets of parents came, Barrett’s sister, my cousin, a friend from Boulder, cousins from Illinois, and one of Barrett’s favorite professors from Cedarville. We toured Dr. Mohler’s house and library with our mouths wide open at the amount of books, model ships, fountain…
Musing Memories
Nostalgia. I can’t think of a better word to explain this week. This week has brought me back in touch with friends who are in Canada, Africa, Thailand, India, and Spain! Not to mention Virginia, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Hawaii, Texas, Illinois, and Maryland. I’ve chatted with people all over the world without having to pick…