Laura is the most competitive of the Rowlands’ children. She won’t admit it, but it’s true. Sure, we all play an intense hand of 500 and a fierce round of Mexican dominoes, but Laura’s competitiveness extends far beyond the family’s dining room table. And this developed at an early age.Mom and Dad enrolled Laura in [...]

Dear Family and Friends,What an unforgettable year 2006 proved to be! The Rowlands gang experienced many ups and downs, but we endured and adjusted and have comfortably settled into our new selves. Let me share with you a bit about our journey.The greatest challenge revealed itself early in the year. After months of radiation and [...]

Dear Family and Friends,There are many responsibilities that come along with being the eldest child, but nothing gives me more pleasure than expressing the love and appreciation my family holds for each of you. Without your encouraging words and steady prayers, we could not have endured this difficult time. You gave us the strength to [...]

Setting: Savannah, GA Characters: Emily, Nick, and Nick’s entire family (just two days after our first meeting) Emily to Nick as she takes the camera from around his neck to snap photos in the historic district: “Where’s the lens cap?” Nick’s response: “I don’t know,” as he nervously checks his pants pockets. Nick, increasingly more [...]

Sitting on the back deck on a warm summer evening, candles burning around the table and mini lightbulbs glowing around the doorway. Corona in hand, bare knees tucked tightly to my chest, shorts and a t-shirt covering my bathing suit (worn during my lazy afternoon spent floating in the pool), damp hair swept into a [...]