Why I Share
Why do I share? October is here again—over half way to November. I want to love this season of change …
Author Archives: Kelly Sechrist
The Birthday Chair
Here we are again celebrating a birthday for a little girl who never even saw her first year—only 6 precious …
It Sucks
“What about the kid who hit the line drive?” I looked at Cohen—his eyes were wide open, contemplating the way the …
Minus One
Cohen has carried a copy of our book around for three weeks. I discovered it in a random pocket of …
It’s Not Enough Time
I carried her in my swollen belly for only eight months when my water broke—not enough time for a healthy …
YES, IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU!
I have been to the doctor’s office eight times in twelve days…It started with strep then progressed to my favorite …
Happen
I have been to the doctor’s office eight times in twelve days…It started with strep then progressed to my favorite …
CRAZY
Cameron stared at me out of huge brown eyes, magnified by little round glasses with thick lenses. His mouth was …
Live
Tomorrow, Cohen turns ten—double digits. It is hard to believe that the sickly preemie whom we brought home from the …
I Packed Away
I packed away tights with ruffled hineys And onesies that snap on the bottom And overalls Made of navy blue …
Sharing a Room
From the time I can remember, my mom has talked about sharing a room with her little sister, incidentally my …
Autumn
Fall brings beautiful leaves and crisp days that remind me that winter is drawing near. Apple turnovers slide out of …
I AM
I am… I am from coke floats And football games I am from homemade ice cream And wedding punch church …
Empty Stocking
Four stockings hang from my mantle—Green for the boys, red for the girls. Fitting for a family of six with …
Farther Along 