When Kirsten lost her balloon at the fair her dad struggled to help her feel better. Finally, when they both imagined together something special happened.
I began writing stories as a means of staying connected to my young children while I was deployed with the US Army. One of my greatest rewards is hearing my children get excited about something I've written. It helps me feel closer to them. I look forward the quiet moments before they fall asleep when we share our favorite stories from the day's events or the book shelf sitting against the wall.