Reflections

My Mother Is Still My Home

My mom and I can talk for hours about nothing in particular, yet I always leave feeling lighter. A reflection on her love, the distance between us, and the comfort...

Seeing the Life She Has Built

At Alyssa’s wedding, I felt the quiet fulfillment of seeing my daughter happy in the life she has built. A reflection on motherhood, growing families, and the joy of watching...

The Prayer I Carried for My Children Is Coming True

For years, I prayed that each of my five children would build a life filled with happiness, purpose, and belonging. Now, as I watch them create homes of their own...

We Were 24 and 25. Thirty-Six Years Later, We’re Still Choosing Each Other

Bo and I first crossed paths in high school, followed similar roads through college and medical school, and married at 24 and 25. Thirty-six years later, I’m reflecting on how...

Why I’m Learning to Leave Some Things Unfinished

As I pack for a family wedding, I’m learning that being ready to leave does not mean finishing everything. Sometimes the important choice is to put the work down and...

The Things I Do Before Traveling So Coming Home Feels Better

A little care before leaving can make coming home feel much easier. These are the simple things I do before traveling to leave the house settled and prepare a quiet...