Because We Survived by Elizabeth Van Tassel Because we survived great loss in the fires, our family became a little less attached to stuff and more connected to one another. Because we survived my husband’s stroke, we’ll discuss embarrassing things like snoring, if it will save a life or spare someone from walking in our footsteps. Because we survived having a son in and out of critical health early in his childhood, every day—even a trying one—is a gift and we try to remember this. Because we survived financial difficulties and poor decisions early on, we’ve tried to make better…