When I saw my wife, eight months pregnant, standing alone at the sink washing dishes at ten o’clock at night, I called my three sisters and said something that stunned the entire room. The strongest reaction came from my own mother.

far beyond what any person should reasonably be expected to tolerate.

When I first met Natalie I was drawn to that quiet strength. I liked the way she spoke gently even during stressful moments. I liked how she listened carefully before responding during conversations. Most of all I loved the way she could smile sincerely even when life was difficult.continue reading …