Dear Mama: It has been ten years since we were together. Those words sound so strange even writing them. How can someone live without their mom? We always need our moms. Tears are forming just thinking about how much I … Continue reading
Category Archives: Family
…We can remember yesterday. We can dream about tomorrow. But today is the only day we can savor. Last week after my friend Cathy’s heart surgery, the nurse gave her only a small sip of ice water, and told her … Continue reading
Do you ever do it? Wish that the second a word leaves your lips that you could get it back? Once spoken, though, it is just too late! So you brace yourself for the reaction to your thoughtlessness, feeling that … Continue reading
“Why?” On the street, I saw a small girl cold and shivering in a thin dress with little hope of a decent meal. I became angry and said to God, “Why did you permit this? Why don’t you do something … Continue reading
I will never forget the day that our son, Bradley, became an American citizen. November 1, 2001. We had adopted him in Kharkov, Ukraine when he was 15 months old. We were told that when we landed in America, the … Continue reading
Mother’s Day used to be my favorite holiday. That was before my mom died. As much as you want to, it is difficult to celebrate Mother’s Day when everyone is embracing their moms and your precious mom is no longer … Continue reading
You normally will not find me commenting on political matters. However, the Women’s March on Washington this weekend saddens me so deeply for women and what we are teaching our daughters that I can not remain silent. Tell me again … Continue reading
Once again we stand at a crossroads in our nation. As if there were not enough polls already right now, recently, the media asked people of all ages and of all political parties across America, “What is one word you … Continue reading
He settles the childless woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord. Psalm 113:9 When I was a little girl, I loved playing with dolls. Of course, they were all girls because it would have … Continue reading