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Writing is a process in which we discover what lives in us. The writing itself reveals to us what is alive in us. The deepest satisfaction of writing is precisely that it opens up new spaces within us of which we were not aware before we started to write. To write is to embark on a journey of which we do not know the final destination."
- Henri Nouwen
Your Newborn is Ugly
Having just gone through hours of labor — the pain of childbirth — you are basking in the glow of first sight and first sounds.
On Forgetting
He was playing with legos in his room. Our family had decided to eat dinner at the local Arby’s restaurant. Thinly sliced roast beef on
Fear, Perfectionism & Love
For me, perfectionism comes down to fear. My desire to be a perfect wife is based in my fear that if I am not everything
The Weight of Glory
This weekend Josh and I headed out on a date to the Getty Villa in Malibu. This spectacular museum, dedicated to the art and antiquities
I’m a {oxy}moron
My children have never had a drop of formula. Never once has their meal come from a bottle. Until around 4-5 months, I am their
When Seasons Change
Do you know what causes seasons to change? It’s the relation of the earth to the sun… Think about it, the distance of our spinning
The Fear of Not Enough
And that’s when she put her book down. And looked at me. And said it: “Life isn’t fair, Bill. We tell our children that it
Deep Breath
I didn’t really want to post this one, because I feel like I’m whining and complaining. However, there are days when I have bad days,