Author: Tim

She had waited for this day, dreamed about this day for so long. When the chairlift arrived, she sat down on it and tightly embraced her two year old son sitting on her lap, just as her father had embraced her so many years ago. Her mind drifted back to that day and the countless… Read more

The call had been months ago, clear back in the middle of summer, but is still seemed like it was just yesterday. Having lost both his parents decades ago, her father was much better prepared to deal with the shock of it all, but hearing her mother wailing in the background was something she would… Read more

When the snow melts in the mountains, the greenery that unfolds is a thing of beauty. The previous winter had seen exceptionally heavy snowfall and the green of the mountains was especially vibrant. “you look absolutely stunning honey and I am so proud of you. I will see you out there,” her mother said. She… Read more

They say time flies, and never before had it seemed so true to her. Four years of college – gone in a flash. Her graduation present from mom and dad had been an open ended question – pick a time and place anywhere in the world and it’s yours! She thought of famous places like… Read more

They had been dating for over two months, and she had finally decided to ask him to join her and her family for a day on the slopes. When he arrived at the mountain that morning, she felt uneasy. Her friend Jennifer, and a few other friends had visited and skied with her and the… Read more

She was slightly nervous to even ask the question, and she felt a twinge of guilt and fear that she might hurt the feelings of others in the family, but at twelve years old, she felt a need to spread her wings a bit. ” Dad, Mom, would it be ok if Jennifer came skiing… Read more

She stood at the starting gate, looking at the slalom run tumbling down the mountain. Her mom and dad had been encouraging her all ski season to join a NASTAR race and she had finally agreed. At seven years old, she was the youngest competitor in the field. The girls who had gone before her… Read more

Her pink one piece suit engulfed her, and with her matching pink helmet, goggles and mittens, it was hard to tell there was even a little person inside. Sitting on her father’s lap on the chairlift, she was perfectly quiet, turning her head occasionally to take in the scenery. Her father cradled her lovingly, allowing… Read more

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