My kids had a few days off of school for fall break in October 2017. We decided to drive to Albuquerque, New Mexico and go the hot air balloon festival that weekend.

I love a good story. I love funny stories, heartbreaking stories, and all the ones in between. I probably love telling stories even more. In the last couple of weeks, I have been thinking a lot about stories, but not in the typical sense.

I broke my foot when I was 13. The next day, I showed up late for school with a cast on my leg and crutches under my arms. I must have looked fairly helpless because I had several offers of help.