My childhood home. Wisdom takes a seat with littlest one. Anticipating with wide eyes the stack before her. Natures delight waiting to do more than hang on limbs. Exploding with color to the taste buds they cry. And the two sit at ancestors table. The one I hid peas under when I was so little….rebellious. Yet, […]
What if you could speak. Well worn ones? What if you could tell me of the miles that you have tread? The weight of holding Love Eternal…down paved roads…heavy loads. Working dawn endlessly. The places you have been. The stories of people…..How Dear One always takes the time to stop for people. Talk to people. Pray […]
I tuck you in. Youngest One. And this is what I tell you: All the reasons I love you…. I love the way you giggle…full force. No hesitation…no holding back. So unlike us big, self composed people. Simple, pure joy bubbling out. I love the way you smile at anyone, everyone, ear to ear. Not because […]
I don’t usually write on weekends. But today…I recollect. Remember. Appreciate…my parents. Today is their 45th Wedding Anniversary. This is my letter to them…. Dear Mom and Dad, Just to call you that. To say, not Mom or Dad. Not, Step Mom or Step Dad. But, Mom and Dad….as one. Rare. Beautiful words. Words I appreciate […]
I felt so blessed to be asked to guest post on Tina Tyra’s site this week. Tina is the executive director of, A Labor of Love Adoptions. As the co-owner of a licensed adoption agency, Tina has done the remarkable work, for over 18 years, of facilitating adoptions. My article entitled “Racism in Adoption,” highlights our […]
Only five. Yet, what a life? If defeat was justified by trying times… We would just throw in the towel…not even try. Deaf in one ear at birth. Told, in time…she may never hear. Exposed. Delayed in speech & many other ways. Yet, not defeated. Tricked by the enemies schemes. We are God’s children. Made in […]