My grandfather died this week, at the ripe age of 100 years old. The Albert DeLucien I knew was simultaneously a big tough guy and a kind, funny, caring grandfather. My family and I lived in Virginia from the time I was 5-10 years old, so that is where I formed the bulk of my…… Continue reading XOXO, Semper Fi, Grampa
I made a little vlog update about our clubfoot journey for Jonas, who was born with bilateral clubfoot. We are approaching the end of bracing at 3 3/4 years old, and it was time for another follow-up visit to Shriners. So, do we get to stop bracing yet?! 🤞🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umHOvfs9N-0
When we first walked into this home, we loved these arched windows in the front room. The way the light slants through in the afternoon, with long shadows from branches just outside, made me feel like I was in an old country chapel. I had no idea how true that would be; in COVID-19 confinement, this…… Continue reading The Chapel in Our Home
I’ve been guilty of phoning it in for my parents’ birthdays and special days the last few years — consumed by our own family life, to be honest. So I made an effort this year and put together this video for my father, with some help from my sisters. It was quite a trip down…… Continue reading Father’s Day 2020
Gabriel is in a phase where he’s up for the day before 5:30AM. For me, the “marmotte” of the family, that is supremely hard. We’ve gotten into a groove where I go in and nurse him and sort of doze off, then he’s done and plays around his room with some toys while I can…… Continue reading On Motherhood and Suffering
