We are fortunate to have many family members who have faithfully served our country in the Armed Forces, setting an example of sacrifice and commitment to others. Notably, Kendall's Papa (Tom's dad) served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, my Papa (my dad's dad) served in the US Army Air Corps in World... Continue Reading →
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Head In and Out of the Sand
In the summer of 2008, two months before her third birthday, we took our little girl to be evaluated for the special education preschool program...and then we took off for the beach. We were on the verge of moving our child “into the system,” hearing just how far behind the norm she really was, and... Continue Reading →
Tidal Waves
It has come in waves. Tidal waves. Each one wiping out the way we saw our lives unfolding and forcing us to build yet another version of normalcy for ourselves and for our family. There was a point during Kendall’s first year of life when I stopped reading the books, magazines, and newsletters outlining the... Continue Reading →