This letter seeks to capture life as we currently know it as the Coronavirus Pandemic affects our home. I tread lightly knowing this may shape fears — and {God willing} positive childhood memories. Grateful to my kids, who have served as an anchor of positivity and light.
To My Son On His Fourth Birthday
My dear Miles, My cuddly, sweet, mischievous little boy… Today you are four. You are ecstatic to be four. In fact, you’ve asked me daily for a month when it was going to be your birthday, and got the biggest grin ever, no matter what number I said. Being four is like hitting the lotto […]
To My Daughter On Her Sixth Birthday {Karina}
My dear Karina, What a year of growth it has been for you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the endless cuddles you’ve provided me with, and the reflective questions you have helped me to ponder. With each year you grow, I grow too! Today you are six. That’s a whole […]
To My Son on His Second Birthday {Miles}
Dearest Miles, You are my SONshine, my only SONshine, you make me happy when skies are gray. You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my SONshine away. I sing this to you daily, and I can’t help but feel the lyrics with every fiber of my being, with you being […]
To My Son On His First Birthday
Dear Miles, Today you are ONE. Can you tell me — how did this year go by so fast? Seems like yesterday I was in labor and pacing the grounds at the hospital awaiting your arrival. It was such a wonderful experience being able to hold you in my arms for the first time! Fast […]