This collection of essays, most of them previously published in magazines and newspapers, touches on the joys and challenges of family life. Author Lisa Bendall is married to Ian, who is intelligent, funny and kind... and happens to be quadriplegic. Together they are raising a spectacular daughter. They hold full-time jobs, share a mortgage, have a dog - just like many other folks. You are invited to share this family's journey, from major milestones to fleeting, yet magical, moments. For all their unique traits, readers may recognize more than a few universal themes.