On the porch

One year gotcha anniversary. We love you Fifi! update: I hope I’m using the “gotcha day” correctly. She came to live with us one year ago. For several weeks ahead of that time, we had visits with her and her foster family, and disussions with the Powers that Be. The adoption will be final (soon, […]

Repeating oneself

He walked into the room, looking old and tired. But also gentle. “I just want to see my boy. For a minute. To make sure he’s alright.” Our eyes met. I relaxed, and stepped away from the hospital bed. The tiny child lit up at the sight of his grandfather. A familiar face for the […]