Lately, I look at my daughter and it’s increasingly clear that the childhood years are coming to a fast close. As the dolls and stuffies that used to be in daily play rotation lay untouched and our evening talks center more on the intricacies of managing friendships with the occasional questions about more mature fare, …
UPDATE Oct. 29, 2105 – Since writing this, it seems that news reports that the student below was an orphan were incorrect and, that while it seems the case she is indeed in foster care, her mother is still alive. That said, my basic points below are still relevant. This is a teen with life …
Thank you to all who have left comments or reached out directly to me after my last post. It really meant a lot to hear your words of support and encouragement. Having been married previously, I can’t say this is my first time at this particular rodeo. Though, after spending 20 years with someone, it …