This is the first summer that my Baby Girl (who is now NINE!) is going to overnight, sleep away camp. You all met her shortly after my FBC diagnosis, when she was a wee one, just 4 3/4. I am astounded by how quickly time has passed. I know that we all say it. But… Continue reading Notes to My Daughter
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Ways to Ask How was school today?
Ways to Ask How was school today? It never fails, when I pick up our daughter (a/k/a Excitedly Eight) from school, I always ask “How was school?” and inevitably the response is, “Fine” or “Good.” Ugh. I really want her to gush about this story or that. But nada. Zippo. After our “lively” exchange, she… Continue reading Ways to Ask How was school today?
Caring for Children When a Parent Dies
As you know from my last post, a dear friend of mine is dying. She was an incredible light in this world and will be missed – so very much. She and her dear husband have two young children, under the age of 8. Many people have asked how to talk & be with them as… Continue reading Caring for Children When a Parent Dies