by admin | Oct 16, 2018 | exceptional boys, lead, raise
As I sit here, my boys are heavy on my mind. Our girls, our boys, all of our children hold weight in my thoughts. By all accounts the five sons we are raising fall under privileged white boy status. We are not wealthy by any means, but that is not the privilege I am...
by admin | Mar 6, 2018 | lead, nurture, raise
It’s evening, we are all gathered around the table, in between pickups and drop-offs, homework and practice, signing forms and organizing schedules, we have this precious time together. Looking in, it would seem anything but — we are loud, a mouth is open while...
by admin | Jan 2, 2018 | lead, nurture, raise
We set our gaze to the days ahead with a thrill of hope, we have rejoiced, and we hold close the anticipation of what the brand new year may carry for us and for our family. As we ease into the beginning, I cannot help but wish these days of us all gathered together...
by admin | Nov 8, 2017 | lead, raise
My husband sat near me as we went through the details of the day, a rare uninterrupted moment in our loud and full life. As we talked about schedules and family logistics, he looked at me and said, “I have wanted to ask you, when we had a chance to talk, about what...
by admin | Aug 9, 2017 | lead, nurture, raise
I see you struggle and I see you not give up. Standing there muddied and bruised, but there you are, still standing. Steadfast and weary, sometimes feeling you stand alone, questioning if it all matters, wondering if you are doing it right. Is it really supposed to...