Welcoming our son into the world

Roan August Rinkens, born 08/15/21

The earth cleaved and heaved,

and formed as it hurled.

The tendrils climbed,

and spiraled and curled.

Upon lashings of sand,

the oyster pearled.

While one thousand unfathomable

tragedies and miracles unfurled

And another being was born,

out of the mystery of this world.


- Roan’s poem



Birthed our son, Roan August Rinkens, one week ago today on August 15th, 2021

Been letting the weeds wave, the phone ring, and the mail pile high while we fall in love over and over again….