The Challies family is not what it used to be. It is not what it used to be because we have experienced some profound changes over the past few years. Most of these changes have been normal and good\u2014children going to college, children getting engaged, children moving out\u2014, while one has been unexpected and grievous\u2014a child going to heaven. Between them, these changes have left life and family very different than it was before.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t know what aging parents tend to think of when they ponder the halcyon days of yore. I don\u2019t know what period of life they remember, what memories come to their minds, as they consider \u201cthe good old days.\u201d Do they remember the times when their children were tiny? Do they remember the times when their children had children of their own? What memory brings them the greatest joy, the sweetest delight? Whatever it is, I am certain it must be a memory in which the entire family is intact, all gathered and present together.<\/p>\n
My family has by no means finished making memories. I have every confidence that we will continue to make good memories well into the future. I have<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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