People keep asking how we are. Here's a visual representation: Mostly what we are is exhausted. This is a picture from around noon. This is after Elias put himself to bed last night because he couldn't wait for us to do it (that's a first) and after they slept at least an hour later than… Continue reading How We Are

It's the morning of Mom's funeral and I'm lying in bed. I've been awake for half an hour, but I don't want to get up. I was hoping to wake up this morning feeling, if not better, at least stronger after sleep. Elias came in this morning sad and grouchy. He curled up against my… Continue reading Mo(u)rning

This was not the day that I had planned for today. I am supposed to be on Cape Cod right now, celebrating the wedding of my friend. I should be wearing a bridesmaid dress, though I'm certain the shoes would be long gone. Instead, I am sitting at my kitchen table at home. My sister… Continue reading Adieu