Purge The System

Early Monday morning I was up with diarrhea and vomiting. When this happens, I figure there was something offensive in my body that needed to be purged. I hate vomiting but usually, feel better afterward. Sometimes our systems need purging. Whether it be emotional or...

End Of A Season

I’m so done with high school. Fortunately, that part of my life is complete. I was done when I graduated and now, I have all my children graduated. I suppose it’s the same everywhere, but it feels unique to a small town. If you don’t fit in it can be difficult. John...

Firsts And Lasts

John’s senior year of high school has been bittersweet. It’s been full of firsts and lasts. Lasts for John. Firsts for all of us without Mike. Mike’s birthday, eight days after he died, was the first such event. It was so fresh, and John had a swim meet on that day so...

Optimism

Even after watching for two hours as they stabilized Mike before taking us to the airport, I was sure everything would be fine. That’s how optimistic I am. I was talking to my BWEL Study coach last week and she asked me if I was optimistic. Well, funny you should ask...