Loveday Writing

‘…And when they came home…’ (Michele Williams)** How We Got Here Epilogue I just finished reading through the kids’ letters. I had no idea that Gwen planned it all and that they all felt the way that they do. We’ve always had an open and honest relationship, especially in regards to Travis’ role in the family, but I was overwhelmed,

The seventh daughter** How We Got Here Chapter 10: Elizabeth (Bethie) Dear Mum, How are you feeling? I hope you’re not nervous, you have no reason to be, Travis is awesome. I wish I had memories of Dad but unfortunately when you’re two, memories aren’t easy to form let alone hold on to. When you first brought Travis home when

Shadows** How We Got Here Chapter 9: Elaine Dear Mum, I’m so happy that this day is finally here! Are you and Travis happy that this day is finally here? Is it weird to be “making it official” after twelve years together already? I hope you don’t think this is selfish, but I’m just as happy for myself as I

‘An innocent abroad’ is the theme of many books and films–Crocodile Dundee for example. Write your own innocent abroad story** How We Got Here Chapter 8: Julie Dear Mum, I’m so happy that this day is finally here! You and Travis deserve all the happiness in the world. I’m not only happy for you, but also happy for Elaine and

‘Show me a hero and I’ll write you a tragedy.’ You write that story** How We Got Here Chapter 7: Scott Hi Mum, Congrats on the big day! Twelve years, you two definitely never rushed things did you!? Not like me, always in a hurry, which has served me well on my career path, or at least it did. When

Write a story in which there’s forgiveness for a terrible crime** How We Got Here Chapter 6: Carrie Dear Mum, I can’t believe this day is finally here! I’m so happy for you and Travis and I know you’re just going to look absolutely gorgeous, I can’t wait to see your dress! So with this wedding, you actually get to

I never thought this would happen to me!** How We Got Here Chapter 5: Christi Dear Mum, Happy Wedding Day! I can’t believe this day is finally here after 12 years! I can’t wait! I know things have been awkward for us lately. I didn’t mean to hurt you or the rest of the family with my choice to elope

Nothing else matters** How We Got Here Chapter 4: Cassandra (Cassie) Dear Mum, Congratulations! Your big day has finally arrived and for the first time in ages, all twelve of us are together under one roof! I wonder when we’ll ever get together again. With Michael’s and Gwen’s babies on the way, especially with the due dates being close together

The straight and narrow** How We Got Here Chapter 2: Lucas To my darling mother, Congratulations on finally getting to the big day! I’m so happy for you and Travis, although I’m not sure how well your first dance is going to go…you’ve been a dream student and Travis is….trying but he really can’t dance to save his life (sorry!)

The good soldier** How We Got Here Chapter 1: Michael Mum, Congratulations to you and Travis, it’s been a long wait but you both finally got here. Writing these letters was Gwen’s idea, she thought it would be a nice gift to show you and Travis how much you mean to all of us. I think we’ve both had the