"My kids tackle the "big dreams" category for me, since I'm the natural pessimist of the bunch.  My youngest told his teacher about a month ago -- long before we knew -- that I wouldn't be able to volunteer for field day this…"

"Papa Adam has given up. Blind and helpless, the former chief carver for Santa is waiting to die. Then a challenge from his youngest granddaughter helps Papa Adam realize that his life is not over. That he can still contribute. Carving angels…"

"It's a struggle at times, but I try to make sure that each thing, each child, each chore gets a certain amount of time in my day, so that way when the unexpected happens I don't feel so overwhelmed.  But really I am overwhelmed all…"