Today was my dad’s funeral and this was my final tribute to him at his mass. Frank. My dad. He was quite a character, and he was… Read more “Saying Good-bye to Frank the Tank”

Three and a half years ago, I started this blog it with the sole intent of telling my children’s stories. I wanted to document, relish and mourn… Read more “Too tired to feel”

Years have passed since I was placed on this great planet we call Mother Earth. And in all of these years I’ve been blessed with life, I’ve… Read more “I used to believe”

The other day we were sitting around talking about the last few weeks at our house. From the chaos of my dad’s heart attack to Lucas’s surgery… Read more “I’d give anything”

Every morning I get a thought of the day delivered to my phone from Real Simple magazine. Most of the time, these thoughts of the day inspire… Read more “Help”

With the passing of each day this year, as we’ve gotten closer and closer to Zach’s graduation, I’ve been wishing time would slow down and take a… Read more “Be careful what you wish for”

Sometimes in life you just need to sit back and look at the little parts of your picture…you know, the ones that keep the big part of your… Read more “Sometimes”

In all of his life, Lucas has been the one who has suffered through the most, medically speaking anyway. It all started right after he turned two.… Read more “Poor, Little Lucas”

Once upon a time we lived in different city, on another cul-de-sac filled with other friends and neighbors. It was a wonderful little cul-de-sac brimming with friends… Read more “Once upon a time and an ugly mark”

Dear Zach, It all happened so fast. I can’t believe this day is here. I can’t believe you’re 18.  Tomorrow.  I still have one more evening with… Read more “On being 18”