It’s becoming clear to me why “play therapy” can be such a powerful tool for understanding the mind and emotions of a young child. Many times I have sheepishly noticed how the manner in which Jessie “parents” her dolls gives pretty rich insight into our parenting methods; sometimes I look on with great pride, while

A young, 11-year-old girl, Sarah White, contacted me a little while ago and informed me that she had discovered Judson on YouTube and was so moved by him that she wrote a paper about Jud for school.  She shared about our boy and Krabbe disease with her classmates which led some of her peers to

This week has proved to be one of numerous blessings, coming on the heels of a week that had been especially difficult. 1.  I was thankful for the opportunity to be ridiculous and silly with some of my friends last Friday, getting dressed up in costumes and being audience participants for the show “Let’s Make

Today is my birthday and the greatest gift I could have received after the distribution mishap last week was to have Eyes that See finally available nationwide. Well, I got my birthday wish! My publisher called this morning and said that the kink in distribution has been worked out.  The ball is moving again and

A favorite blogger of mine, Chris Brogan, recently asked about the importance of story in life, and it got me thinking… It’s easy to look at our lives and question what’s going on…especially in the darkest of times.  But if we view our lives as a story, it gives perspective.  It helps us recognize that

This has been a really rough week for me, and it is especially times such as this where the discipline of gratitude becomes all the more essential to change the posture of my heart from disgruntled to contentment. As I have been reflecting on the week and all things sweet, my mind keeps going straight

Today marks 29 months since Judson died.  Why is 29 months particularly notable? Judson lived 29 months before the onset of Krabbe disease…  29 months of untainted bliss with our son.  29 months of looking into his eyes and having him look back into mine.  29 months of holding his unbroken body.  29 months of