As Bradley recently turned eight, my mind naturally turned back to when my first child (who was also eight) was diagnosed with cancer. I was 3 months pregnant with Bradley when I heard those four life-changing words: “Your daughter has cancer.” I remember one time when Bradley (age 3) had a cold; he asked me [...]

A few days ago, when I was entering H.E.B., I spied two guys desperately trying to separate their permanently nestled shopping carts. I felt like offering help (and needed a cart), so I asked the big dude if I could lend a hand and assured him by saying, “I  know this little trick.” So, I [...]

This truck was in front of us for awhile on our trip this summer. Here is a bit of the conversation: Bradley asks, “Daddy, are you following that truck?” Daddy utters, “Uh, no” Then I question, “Why do you ask, son?” Bradley explains, “Well, it has a sign on the back that says, ‘Follow me.’” [...]

I propose that men who desire to ask their future life partner for her hand in marriage refrain from using their own hands to text their proposal. Call me old-fashioned, but I don’t even think you should call them on the phone to make your wishes known. I personally think it needs to be in [...]