IntroductionTwo years ago, I paid for a stranger’s groceries on a busy day at the supermarket—a moment of kindness that I had long forgotten. Today, a mysterious envelope arrived bearing my name, containing a note and a twenty-dollar bill. What followed was a journey of remembrance, gratitude, and the realization that even small acts of … Read more
My wife, Claire, and I tried for years to have a baby. When that failed, she suggested adoption. It felt right. After months of waiting, we met Sophie — a bright-eyed 4-year-old who had been in foster care since infancy. From day one, she clung to us, calling us Mommy and Daddy before it was … Read more
I’m raising two daughters, aged 4 and 5, on my own. My wife left us to travel the world. Being a single dad isn’t easy—besides working, I have to cook, take the girls to kindergarten, and care for them at home. They are my world, but I often feel exhausted. The other day, I woke … Read more