Day: April 2, 2025

This past Christmas, my whole family gathered and was together for the first time in several years. We now total sixteen, including our six grandchildren ranging in age from one to eight years old (and only one girl in the whole half dozen!). Though excited, as I contemplated the gathering, I began to feel anxious. My mind ruminated about details, from how to feed everyone to what presents to buy and how to enjoy ourselves with such a big group. Preparing for six grandchildren felt especially daunting, as they are a… Continue reading freedom to play