On Valentine’s Day, I read the note my husband of three years wrote me for me alongside with the usual box of cherry cordials (my favorite). For context, alongside my day job, I am an artist.

Kristina Wright waited until she was in her 40s to have her first child. Her husband was in the Navy and life was hard enough just by herself.

What are you thankful for? I am thankful that my husband Paul received a lung transplant and was able to witness the joy of both of our sons getting married and the birth of our angel ...