This week, we packed up my son’s life in Gunnison, not just boxes and furniture, but memories, independence, and a chapter that shaped him into the man he’s becoming. He graduated this spring from Colorado Western University, a milestone that still fills me with pride. For the past three years, he balanced full-time coursework while […]
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Ten years have passed since that snowy Thanksgiving Day when my teenage son’s screams echoed through hospital hallways and tore through my heart. A decade since the oxygen masks, the spinal fractures, the collapsed lung, the immobilization, the narcotics, the despair, and the quiet fear I carried that maybe I wouldn’t get to hear his
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Spending Thanksgiving weekend in Crested Butte with my husband and son was the perfect blend of cozy tradition and outdoor adventure. Instead of a bustling holiday table, we cooked a delicious Thanksgiving dinner together in our Airbnb, full of laughter, stories, and gratitude. There’s something special about creating a holiday meal in a new space,
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There’s something special about traveling with love as your destination. Our recent trip to Houston, Texas wasn’t about sightseeing for the sake of it, it was about visiting someone who holds a huge piece of our hearts: our granddaughter. From joyful train rides to poolside giggles, flavorful dinners to dartboard victories, this trip gave us
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There are moments in life that feel like they belong in slow motion, the kind where time softens, the air holds its breath, and you feel the weight of pride, love, and nostalgia all at once. My son’s graduation from Western Colorado University in Gunnison was one of those moments. Set in the heart of
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We began our trip in Austin, where I tagged along with my husband for a work event. It was my first visit, and I was eager to soak up the city’s atmosphere, especially its famous music scene. Austin did not disappoint. Between exploring the downtown area and spending time in nearby crystal shops to support
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On our way to Orlando for a conference, my husband and I decided to make a weekend stop in Tampa Bay to visit my stepson and his wife. Because our flight was delayed, we met up for a late-night drink at a local brewery. That first hug after being apart for so long always feels
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Caring for elderly parents from a distance can be deeply challenging. My mother currently lives in Puerto Rico while I’m in Colorado, and staying involved in her care requires more than phone calls or video chats. Since my father passed away twelve years ago, my 79-year-old mother has continued living in the home where I
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At my house, someone is always moving in, moving out, or away! My husband and I have five children. He has three, and I have two ranging from ages 31-22. We each have a 31-year old (Kia and Daniel), 28 (Ian), 24 (Evan), and 22 (Nathan). This year Nathan is moving away to college in
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The Coronavirus crisis has forced many of us to adjust to dramatic life changes and new family dynamics. To protect our loved ones and help prevent the spread of the virus, we’ve been asked to socially distance, even from the people we most want to be close to. Although we’ve found creative ways to stay
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