My daughter, Allison Hope, is now driving on her own and has a limited range that she may travel. Looking much like a tiny soccer mom in my white SUV, she drives to school, church, the gym and occasionally to local restaurants to dine with friends. She does an excellent job keeping me posted on her exact location at all times. She is keenly aware that modern technology permits me to see the location of her phone as she travels down the road, but I try not to be that insane of a mom and allow her the chance to keep me informed without big brother watching. I think that teaches a much more important lesson on responsibility. If she fails to call, I can always zoom in and find her munching on nachos at the third booth in Taco Bell. Recently, she had gone out to eat with friends at a local eatery. They finished early and she called to ask if she could drive to her friend's home that was about a mile away. I agreed and off she went. The problem with this decisi
Joey, Allie... This is for you. May these stories be like tiny feathers that will one day drift down out of nowhere, bringing back great memories and smiles. You have brought me true joy with your laughter and song. This is your roadmap back to your youth and my guide home when memories fade. What a blessing it has been! What a blessing it continues to be.