Happy Monday morning! If there is ever a series of hours that can be quantifiably considered as the most-hated hours of the week, it would be the poor numbers that comprise of every Monday morning. I’ve never been one to wholeheartedly share those sentiments, but I can understand those who do. For most, Monday morningsContinue reading “The Series – Part 3/3”
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Partima and I
“I went to the doctor who confirmed that I was two months pregnant. It was so difficult to eat food, I felt sick the entire time. When the labor started, I spent all day and night in pain before they transferred me to the hospital. They had to cut me to make more room forContinue reading “Partima and I”
Babies, blankets and blessings
I am blown away. Just over one week ago, I sent out a request for donations of baby blankets to take to the women and children that I’ll be speaking with while I’m in Malawi. The result was an overwhelming display of generosity – what I asked for and then some. The result was overflowingContinue reading “Babies, blankets and blessings”
Through Hope and Grace
The following story is one that I wrote nearly four years ago. It paints a picture of the life of Malawian orphan – highlighting their struggle and emphasizing their hope. It’s stories like this, among so many others, that are the inspiration for Mama. It’s stories like this that are the fire behind my passion. IContinue reading “Through Hope and Grace”
Are you ready for Mama?
Mama. The first word that most children learn. I was surprised to discover that the word is nearly the same in every language. A quick Google search will bring up lists of translations: ‘Mom’, ‘Mama’, ‘Meme’, ‘Maman’ or ‘Mami’. With slight variations, the word for Mother can be repeated across the globe and be understood by almost anyone.Continue reading “Are you ready for Mama?”