On a special New Years trip to Mammoth in 2013, Anthony took Mason out for a “planning meeting” over candy and hot chocolate. He talked with him about setting goals for the year. He was 5 years old. And we…
Hope
For Christmas two years ago, Mason asked for a matchbox car garage, a lego set with guns, and an American Girl doll. (And yes, you better believe I would have bought my son a trendy, over-priced doll had I know it…
Without Ceasing
on the wall in my kitchen (which doubles as our homeschool room) there is a progression of first day of school pictures. 5 years. back to when ella was in kindergarten, all the kids together, mason with moose ears, griffin…
Dear Mason,
i should be planning your birthday party about now. i should be hiding presents from your eager eyes, negotiating how many things we can cram into one day and how many friends can participate. i should be explaining why you can’t…
An Uncommon Core
as we wrap up our school year, i look at our unfinished math books and remaining spelling lessons and i can’t help but ask myself, “did we learn anything this year?” it has obviously been the hardest season of my…
Only a Glimpse
i woke up this morning acutely aware of where i was exactly 4 months ago. four months ago, i was watching mason’s final moments on this earth. i heard the terrifying words “no pulse” and watched with horror as my…