Mr. T has been on dialysis for six years. We are captives of the French health-care system. My diary is about making every day count.

Was there ever a time when you began to doubt one of your core beliefs? What happened and how did you respond?

When you finish the “I Remember” exercise, take a look at what you’ve got to see if it contains a story.

This writing exercise was inspired by a well-known children's story.