I often find myself traveling back in time to the before June 29, 2013 days, months, and years. Many things take me back—songs, words, photos—and most often leave me with a smile and a happy memory. We had a beautiful, full life; our marriage was strong, our kids were thriving, our extended families were healthy and doing well. Today, I’m thinking about the week leading up to June 29, 2013. Two of our kids were at summer camp, having the time of their lives. For Elyse, it was her first experience at sleep-away camp and based on the letters we were receiving, she was thriving. For Ethan this was his second time attending and by his letters, he was also having a great time, as well as assuring us that he was keeping an eye on his little sister. As for Zak, he had just departed on a 6-week Eastern European and Israel trip. For the first time in 16 years, Scott and I were going to experience a totally empty house. It felt strange and exciting at the same time. We spent much of that ...
