The Magic Is Still There
Halloween is here again, and I find myself smiling every time I walk past the bowl of candy waiting for the little ghosts, princesses, superheroes, firefighters, dinosaurs, and tiny witches who will soon be ringing our doorbell. Every year I tell myself I'm buying the candy for the children, but if I'm being completely honest, I think I enjoy preparing for Halloween almost as much as they enjoy trick-or-treating. There is something wonderfully heartwarming about watching children experience the world with such excitement. For one evening, imagination takes over, neighborhoods come alive, and for just a little while the world feels a bit lighter. Halloween has always been one of Tim's favorite days of the year. Long before life became complicated, he loved sitting by the front door waiting for the first knock. He never wanted to be the house that handed out the tiny pieces of candy. No, around here it's always been the big candy bars. The expressions on the children...