Peace, Love, & Joy
"Peace, love, and joy are all we need to solve the world’s ills." He spoke with thoughtfulness, conviction, and hope. The statement seemed as stereotypical as his sixties style, but I could tell he meant it. I'd just dropped off my son Daniel for drama practice, and I...
Letters from the Valley
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; ~from Psalm 23 We live on a mountain between two valleys. The trees on the east side of the mountain are cleared just enough to give us a view of the...
Today
The origami bird Sam made and taped to Mom's coffin. She loved to watch the birds at her feeder. Today I will . . .Walk slowBreathe deepLook into the eyes of all I seeSitHoldListenSmile easyI will talk back to my to-do list and live this day with intention not...
A Tribute to My Mom
Nana Varee Juarbe . . . Mom Began her journey ~ May 2, 1949 Danced into Heaven ~ September 10, 2014 I shared this at my mom's memorial service last Saturday. It was hard to know what to say. As if a few words could capture all that's in my heart for my mother. I...
When Your Dream Feels Broken
It was one of those slow-motion moments. I hurried through the kitchen, setting my empty mug on the counter as I walked. My fingers didn’t let go quite fast enough, and I felt the mug slide toward the edge. “Nooooooo!” (Insert mental image of crazed woman moving in...
I’m a Half Puerto-Rican Girl from Virginia (hah!) and I’m “going there” Too!
In light of this tragedy-filled and sorrow-full week, I am hesitant to post this for fear of sounding flippant or just not sober enough. But fear silences, and I believe silence is complicity. These are conversations that need to happen. And keep happening....
Public, Private or Home School? How Moms Can Support Each Other Regardless
As families across the United States and around the globe say goodbye to the easy-living days of summer and hello to a new school year, there are many tasks we have in common; acquiring new school supplies, new schedules, even new shoes top the list! But with the...
