Some moments in parenting arrive quietly, without warning—yet they leave an imprint that never fades. They often come in between routines: on car rides, in bedtime whispers, or during the stillness of everyday life. One such moment returned to me recently, tucked away like a folded letter in my memory. It was the day my older daughter asked the  question. The one I had both anticipated and feared. We were in the car—just the two of us—when Celine, my older daughter, turned t

There are moments in a parent’s life that live forever in the heart—not because they are perfect, but because they are honest, tender, and filled with grace. As December arrives and the season invites reflection, I find myself returning to a Christmas memory that holds both deep joy and quiet vulnerability: the year my daughter Lara, who had special needs, walked into our church sanctuary as an angel in the Christmas pageant. That year, Lara participated in our church’s annua

There was a season in my life when the idea of self-care felt impossible. Between navigating the relentless demands of raising a child with complex medical needs and facing the heartbreak of loss (the life I had envisioned), I barely had the energy to breathe, let alone take care of myself. Yet, it was in those moments—when I was running on empty—that I found strength in something beyond myself. Faith became my lifeline, grounding me when everything else felt out of control.

To be honest, I had no idea my daughter was having seizures. For about six months, she would suddenly go limp — her little body collapsing for just a few seconds before she regained herself. I thought she was tired. It often happened in the mornings, just after waking up, when I was helping her get ready for school. I’d gently lift her up, brush her hair from her face, and think, She must not have slept well. It wasn’t until her preschool teacher mentioned her concerns that

Holidays often hold special meaning for families, filled with traditions, laughter, and costumes pulled from closets or store racks. For us, Halloween was always a mix of the ordinary and the extraordinary—ordinary in the way my girls dressed up year after year, and extraordinary because Lara’s health challenges meant every celebration required courage, creativity, and resilience. Lara came home from the hospital on October 7th, 2000—the very same day her big sister, Céline,

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