“Budget Issues,” Dad Said About My Kids’ Gifts — So I Took Them to Aspen

sad that I made you and Emma sad,” Mom admitted. “But I’m happy you had such a wonderful vacation and learned to ski.”

For the next hour, Emma and Grace shared Aspen photos and stories. I watched Mom and Dad’s faces as they saw evidence of the magical week we’d created.

“They look so happy,” Mom whispered.

“They are happy. They learned they’re worth fighting continue reading …