It Stays With You

Texas has been getting pummeled with repeated rounds of severe storms. And Texans aren’t surprised. Because they’ve come to expect these epic storms. It’s familiar territory. And once you’ve been a Texan (raises hand), you’ve always been a Texan. With a Texan’s memories and expectations. These are some pictures of flooding in San Antonio, whereContinue reading “It Stays With You”

No One Said it Was Easy

I read a post this morning that reminded me of a particular experience in my life. For just over a year in my mid teens, I volunteered on the oncology floor of a children’s hospital. Upon arrival each Sunday, my job was to open the playroom to the kids on the floor that were ableContinue reading “No One Said it Was Easy”

Emotionally Introverted

Life is beginning to return to normal after my trip to San Antonio. My introverted nature is enjoying the solitude interspersed with connections that I get to savor during the summer. My trip to San Antonio was awesome but it also strains my somewhat reserved nature to always have people around. Brock stayed behind inContinue reading “Emotionally Introverted”