There were difficult moments, but the counselor helped us give the children language for them.

I stopped expecting one agreement to solve every future disagreement; a good arrangement was something adults had to keep honoring.

The house remained our home under arrangements confirmed by the trustees and counsel.

The trust’s ownership was no longer something I feared discussing.

I made sure to understand the ongoing obligations, insurance, maintenance, and boundaries that came with it.

One Saturday we planted lavender beside the repaired porch.

Parker dug too deep and discovered a rusted key.