Monthly Archives: February 2010

I rarely read a book more than once, but I make an exception for To Kill a Mockingbird. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read it, and each time I do, it whisks me away. There’s a character … Continue reading →

[This piece was contributed by Kathleen Callihan Morris, Jordan's grandmother.] Jordan completely blew me away last night. As I was driving home, feeling sad for what she’s going through — as well as how painful it is for Larry and … Continue reading →

As we approached Children’s Hospital this morning, Jordan sighed and said, – Children’s Hospital. Another day, another nickel. She’s in the O.R. now. It will be a few hours before we see her again. I’m all nerves. Unlike me, Jordan … Continue reading →

I know myself well enough to know that when I find it hard to write, I’m usually avoiding something. The words aren’t flowing today, and that’s because I’m uncomfortable thinking about tomorrow. At 8:30 am, Jordan will check in for … Continue reading →

Valentines She’s ready. Make no doubt. She’s ready. We walked to See’s Candies together to buy her mother a Valentine’s Day present. Three blocks required nearly a half hour, but she walked without complaint. She chatted constantly with every step. … Continue reading →

LMV312 She was ordered to clean her room. It had been awfully quiet up there, so I paid a visit. I did not find an industrious housekeeper at work. Instead, I found clothes all over the floor, books piled on … Continue reading →

She has an abundance of will. She can do anything she sets her mind to. Don’t try to tell her she can’t. She will. It’s the part of her character that is dangerously alluring, at times beguiling, frequently intoxicating, and … Continue reading →