I received an email on Saturday morning. Whitney Bowman, a former work colleague and a friend, father of six children, died suddenly of a heart attack at age 41 the day before. I always remember Whitney as a strong person with dignity and humor. It’s hard to explain. I saw him work some very long
Category: Family life
Keep Showing Up
I was in awe yesterday. We ventured to Heartbreak Hill to cheer on the Boston Marathon runners. We were decked out in many layers and full rain gear and still became cold. The wind was very strong, and rain eventually found the slightest of exposed areas. It was monsoon-like out there. Very few people were
Where the Water Runs
When my daughter and I finally get to the river bank, suited up and gear ready, I have to choose to breathe. We have been driving north for about four hours, and we are eager to see our destination. My heart rate went up once we left the car and started to walk down a
Parenting in a Crisis
Being a parent is a challenge at times. It takes real self-awareness to find a balance. You want to encourage your child to do well, but, you don’t want to pressure overly. And, every child is different. The responsibilities increase if a child is in a crisis. I am thinking about all that after listening
Power
On Wednesday night, we lost power and awoke to a cold and dark house. Mounds of snow were everywhere outside after the winter storm. Our entire road also was dark and quiet as a large tree at the end of block had fallen and disrupted a power cable for many houses. To boot, the office
Family Dinner
I had a great phone with our son, our oldest, who is in college. I try to give him a lot of space. But, every long while, we are able to speak over the phone. I try to ask open-ended questions and ask him how he is thinking about things. I try not to preach