Many of us might have noticed that some of our millennials and Gen Zs are deliberately opting not to have children. At least, not in their twenties. Their reasons and stories vary. I hear them and no judgement here. However, I’ve lived long enough to see and hear the stories of regrets expressed by seniorsContinue reading “This Pain”
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Wisdom Speaks
I remember her then; filled with vigor and vitality – quiet, calm and filled with love and wisdom. It was 1978– that was 45 years ago. Where did the time go? Today she’s 83 years old. Staring at her picture, I wondered what consumed her thoughts back then. Probably, she was concerned about her 4Continue reading “Wisdom Speaks”
Tangled Pieces
Some days my heart and mind feel like a tangled mess. Through my lens, life can appear unfair and perplexing. Like Job in the scriptures, I wonder why things go the way they do when I do my best to do the right thing. Such was my state of mind when I had this candidContinue reading “Tangled Pieces”
Outside of Me
This past Friday as I left work, I felt the desire to call someone to encourage them. As I whispered to God asking Him who might benefit from a conversation with me, a college friend of mine came to mind. I called her. We chatted briefly then I told her why I called. I sharedContinue reading “Outside of Me”
A Mama’s Struggle
Today I felt like sharing what I deem a common struggle that mothers [ fathers too] experience. This past weekend I came face to face with the reality that some of my battles might never cease — I have to learn how to take up my armor daily and go to war. Sometimes the warContinue reading “A Mama’s Struggle”
When Feelings Fail
We had to take a 3-hour drive yesterday for a bittersweet event. A loved one was laid to rest, but we got to see others we hadn’t seen in ages. I drove straight without even a bathroom break. A message popped up on my car’s dashboard, ‘Would you like to stop for a coffee break?’Continue reading “When Feelings Fail”
They Feel
I love the atmosphere in my classroom. The sense of calm — a safe place. Here My students are allowed to feel and speak (or write). They are all immigrants with a passion to master the art of speaking, reading and writing English fluently. A challenging road for many. They feel. Emotions and thoughts batheContinue reading “They Feel”
Needing Both
There’s a very popular saying in my native Island: ‘ New broom sweep clean, but old broom knows all di corners’. This is commonly used in the workplace to refer to new management taking control of a company and at times making sweeping changes, while those with more experience at that company tend to haveContinue reading “Needing Both”
My Sins Are Many
Recently I was with a friend when someone called her and said, “ I need to confess my sins.” She proceeded to share her perceived shortcomings. After their conversation, my friend walked over to me and confessed hers. Earlier on that morning I had unburdened my heart of mine. After receiving a few phone callsContinue reading “My Sins Are Many”
Getting There
Have you ever wondered what it means to be ‘getting there’? That mysterious place in time? Last night a few of us from high school got together to catch up on some birthdays we missed – a quarterly celebration. I soon realized in few years we are all going to be sixty! That was aContinue reading “Getting There”
Restored Hearts 