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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The Series – Part 2/3
Life is eventful. It pulls at you, and it pushes at you, and it perpetually reminds you to remember what is important. The events of life most often cause you to sit down and dissect your values, your goals, and your intentions. Various events in my recent life have more than once forced me toContinue reading “The Series – Part 2/3”
The Series – Part 1/3
Remember when I said that I was partnering with Humans of Ottawa to share some stories that I’ve collected? Well, the series is officially complete, and if you’ve been following their social media, you’ll see that it was an exciting success! For the purposes of longevity and for those who haven’t yet seen, below isContinue reading “The Series – Part 1/3”
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”
Sharing stories – collaboration announcement!
I absolutely love stories. I could spend all day listening to people share their tales and their adventures and their heartaches and their experiences. Stories are what makes each of us unique, they are the individual brushstrokes on the canvas of who we are. You can understand so much about someone by listening to theirContinue reading “Sharing stories – collaboration announcement!”
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?”
Caitlin Arlene 