Preface January 1986 “What was your New Year’s resolution this year, Meg?”It was the first day back from holiday break, and my friends and I were sitting at lunch at our High School…
We all start out so unabashedly unashamed. Whatever makes us unique, different, special we regard without concern; we flaunt without a care. Then, we (our or child, family member) change. Someone.…
“We are all different. While there is life there is hope.”Stephen Hawking Preface October 2000 “John! John! Wake up!” My husband of less than two years and I were sleeping in…
Preface October 2004 “Your levels seem off. Even though there’s a heartbeat, we’re going to have to carefully monitor you. Come back each week and, by the end of the month,…
Preface June 1985 “Getting to know you, getting to know all about you. Getting to like you, getting to hope you like me”¦.. Haven’t you noticed, suddenly I’m bright and breezy?…
Preface June 1975 “What’s your name? My name is Meggie!” My family and I had just returned from living first in Jerusalem, Israel and then in Kabul Afghanistan. My older brother Peter…
CHärmd/ adjective (of a person’s life) unusually lucky or happy as though protected by magic. Preface April 1969 It happened so quickly that neither of my parents had a…
/rɪËlÉntlɪs/ Adjective: Relentless: Determined; never stopping any attempt to achieve your goal. Continuing in a determined way. Relentless: Harsh, unforgiving, and persistent. Preface October 1978 “Where are all your…
Preface March 1998 “Just think about how easy your life has been, ever since you met him. If I were you, I wouldn’t screw this one up, Meg!”My friend Cecilia had…
Preface February 1999 “I knew it!” I turned to my fiancé John’s first cousin Jamie, who I completely adored from the moment we were introduced. “What are you talking about?”…
1969. Urbana. “We think she may walk. Not sure what she’ll be able to do with one finger.” My father turned to the doctor. “Ok, but how is her brain?” 1970. Tehran, Iran.…
Preface August 2007 “Just hear them out, Meg.”My husband John gently coaxed me to attend the meeting with Ethan’s principal, guidance counselor and gym teacher three weeks before school was in session.…
Preface December 1985 “Hey, how much longer until we arrive?” I had just dozed off for a bit, but as I looked out the window hoping to see the school we…