Motherhood

Miles and Miles

Dear A, You just completed your 8th rotation around the sun and now are filling life up with all the things that will make this year special. I hope the list is long. You, my sweet girl, want deeply, but not for large things in life. You yearn for a kitten, for paid products on… Continue reading Miles and Miles

Faith · Motherhood

With you

Yesterday, we went to church. The pandemic has impacted us all in so many ways as we weigh public health with all the other things that make life sustainable. For people of faith, the loss of weekly mass in person and together created a hole to be filled. Churches found many different and innovative ways… Continue reading With you

Divorce · Motherhood

Gift, too.

M's Dad is in the waves of his second divorce. As the first wife and M's mother, I don't know details, but they trickle my way. Moved out to a hotel. Gambling. Restraining order. Broken down car. Rooming house. I could have made my role grand inquisitor, but M is twelve. My job is to… Continue reading Gift, too.