Opening up an old hard drive I begin to aimlessly look at family pictures…memories begin to flood my mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Taken aback of the many forgotten experiences, and adventures… how scores of precious moments have flown by. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ It made me cringe to remember the many times I’ve lost the joy of being present in […]

She giggled a bit as she reached out her hand towards Ray. Her bare feet were carefully treading across the rocks on the Clackamas River as he helped her walk across a shallow spot on the edge toward the bank. Aaliah and Ray were so incredibly CUTE together, and you’ll get to see for yourself […]

I remember meeting Amber at her college graduation party at her parent’s home (our dear neighbors) several years ago.  She had a bright smile, curly hair, and yet her kindness is what I remember most about her.  With a heart for teaching, she moved to a small town in Alaska, where she then met and […]