When our nephew was 9, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Because we live nearby, we saw firsthand the turmoil this brought his family. Those first few days and weeks were filled with gut-wrenching shock and fear and a whole host of emotions we feel when our lives are spinning out of our control. …
Every November for several years I have hosted a ‘favorites’ party. Some friends come over to eat (because, party…) and to share our favorite things from the past year. To prepare for the event, I get to think about what I have loved from the year-things that have brought me happiness or pleasure, books or …
