by Karen | Jan 12, 2021 | All, Blog, Kids!, Life Lessons, Stories
Last Thursday night, before Jack was preparing to return to the University of Alabama, he invited his friends over for what may be the last time in our home. When your house becomes a home A big house is built to hold a family. To nurture that family, keep them safe...
by Karen | Jan 9, 2019 | All, Kids!, Stories
That’s what I heard on the phone yesterday from Charlotte Airport. Jack is on his way to Alabama. “Mom? I think I lost my wallet.” Now, I am already drained from crying all the way to and from Albany Airport. Coupled with Amelia leaving 30 minutes later for her last...
by Karen | May 18, 2018 | All, Blog, Kids!, Life Lessons, Stories
Author’s note: I wrote this when sitting in Amelia’s room on Wednesday night. I am sitting in Amelia’s room. The house is quiet. Only one roommate is home. I came to Rochester for my six-month check with my oncologist. That stress is offset by the bonus of visiting...