I often go back and think about my caregiving season with both of my parents. The sacrifices, and long days, filled with quiet moments of doubt. I wonder sometimes: was...
My spirit has been restless since I read the latest alarming statistics about relationships: About 1-in-7 young adults (18-30) who are in a relationship (dating, engaged, married) are also seeking...
Mother's Day can be a tender, complicated time. For those of us who have lost our mothers, or whose relationship with our mother was never what we hoped it would...
Years ago, my husband and I went on one of our adventures, river rafting. What began as a peaceful float quickly turned into chaos as the current pushed us side...
One of the drawbacks of living in Chicago is the potholes. When I first moved here more than twenty years ago from Florida, where the roads are smooth and winters...
Ever taken a long road trip that left you completely drained by the time you finally pulled into a hotel or reached your destination? I remember one in particular: three...
We all say “I’m fine.” But hidden hurt has a way of leaking into our homes, our marriages, our parenting, and even how we see ourselves. Years ago, my husband...
