Parenthood for Zach Started in a Hospital Closet
A Happy Father's Day ode to Zach
Hi there Substack readers - Happy Father’s day.
Despite my own biological father being a disappointment, I’ve been surrounded by some great Dads in my life. From my Pop-Pop to my stepdad Brad… and now Zach.
Wow is he a doting Dad. No one loves July like Zach.
When I’d lament how we can’t have more children, Zach will inevitably say something like,”I can’t imagine another. JJ is enough. How can it get better than this?”
The photo above is July’s first skin on skin. That’s a smile amidst chaos as he held her in a little closet because I was in an ICU not waking up.
Zach’s caregiver story is its own incredible ride. I write about it a lot. Here are some posts that feature his journey to fatherhood.
When a Happy Day Turned Harrowing- Zach shares his story
Hi Readers, In the article below, Zach recounts our journey two years ago and how it inspired his music. He’s beautiful with words. When a Happy Day Turned Harrowing, Dustbowl Revival Songwriter Found Solace in a Song When this drops, he’ll be touring Denmark. He travels the world with his music. He puts on a hell of a show. Go see him and say hi -
Friday Feels- Singing through pain and healing
Hi Reader, Want to feel some feelings today? There was not a dry eye in the house when Zach performed this song. They sang it during soundcheck and the entire crew at the performing arts center urged them to try it in the show. I wished I could have gone onstage and given Zach a hug. Especially when he got choked up. What a struggle he had. For all the ca…
Dinner with the Lupetins- Taylor interviews Zach
Hi Paid Subscribers! I’m so grateful you’re here and I wanted to invite you to dinner virtually. As we feed July, Taylor talks with Zach about what it’s like to read the blog from someone who lived it. I’d love to hear what would resonate with you. Do
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DID YOU KNOW?
Dick Van Dyke is a big fan of Zach’s band Dustbowl Revival. Here’s a video featuring Dick dancing to once of Zach’s more bluegrassy old-school tunes. It went viral when he dropped it. Dick’s a good judge of music.
Zach tours a lot this summer. Check out his website for tour details. They are a blast.
If you’re new here and wondering, “what happened to this lady?” read:
I started writing this when I was on dialysis. It’s intended to be both memoir and a practical tool to help folks who might be going through something similar or those caregivers and family supporting someone with a challenging diagnosis. NOTE: This is not intended to replace actual medical guidance. Please consult your doctors on your individual challenges and situations. Please talk to your clinicians before adjusting any of your care protocols. Also names have been changed for most of my medical staff.
Thank you to CC Couchois, Roy Lenn, and Dr. Richard Burwick for your founding level donation.
T, this is a beautiful testament to Zach and to the power of love. So thankful you are here to tell it.❤️❤️