Celebrating 15 years

Dear Avery, You turned 15 at the beginning of this month. Fifteen. I can’t quite wrap my head around it. You’ve built such an incredible life for yourself already—strong, loyal friendships, straight A’s, and this fearless willingness to try anything. Volleyball? Sure. Track and field? Why not. Basketball? Varsity as a freshman—no big deal. It’sContinue reading “Celebrating 15 years”

“But my brain tells me something different than my heart” says my 4-year old son

Dear Avery, Your cousin, Ryder, is wise beyond his years. At 2 years old, he started reading small words. Then at 3 he started reading road signs, song titles, and car logos. Now at 4, he understands that he is not his thoughts. He has already recognized that he is not his thoughts! Let meContinue reading ““But my brain tells me something different than my heart” says my 4-year old son”