Our little Maggie is starting to smile, and it is just the best. There is nothing like seeing happiness on the face of someone you love; especially someone so small, and new. “She is smiling!” - All of her siblings whenever she smiles Her smiles are healing. They have been a great consolation to me … Continue reading Smiles, Peace and Clarity →

A quiet cozy moment My mom uses this phrase when she describes the way the Marine Corps would prepare everyone, my dad included, for deployment. I find myself feeling similarly, and it isn't my favorite state of life. When Maggie was born, we were in the throws of everything. People were coming in asking questions … Continue reading Hurry Up and Wait →