MOM’S CORNER: The Line Will Be Named After You
A few days ago I came across a drawing by my first daughter and as I marveled at the detailing in the piece, she asked if I could draw and without giving it a thought I replied, “no love, not even to save my life.” She looked at me, opened her mouth as if to […]
MOM’S CORNER: Be Like the Gardener
A few weeks ago I woke up and decided to throw myself a pity party. You know that type you throw and expect everyone else to join you? Yeah that’s the type I decided to throw myself that lovely Saturday morning. Usually my husband would bring drinks to the party, but that day he just wouldn’t […]
MOM’S CORNER: Reach Out
Last night I got a chat from a friend I haven’t seen or spoken to in a while, but just in a few seconds, she reached out to me, deep deep into my innermost place. You know that part of us where we keep only for the late nights when only God has access to us, […]
MOMS’ CORNER: Slow Down and Enjoy Life
I recently had to rush my little baby to Child Emergency, an experience I never want to go through again. As I sat beside the cot watching the doctors attend to her, hour after hour, all I did was pray for the time to fly so we could return to the safety and comfort of […]
MOMS’ CORNER: The Story is Not Over Yet
A few months ago, I had this plant I loved so much. It was so green and luscious and reminded me of how my life seemed to have been going. I had a thriving career, lovely children and of course an amazing husband. One day I stepped out to my garden and behold my luscious plant […]
MOMS’ CORNER: Surviving the Waiting Room
You know how we all go to either a doctor’s waiting room or a chief executive’s waiting room? Yeah, we all, at one time or another, have found ourselves waiting. What we do while in that waiting room is so crucial. Some of us read up about our situation and how we can get through it, […]
MOMS’ CORNER: Tidbits for Moms on Managing Stress
‘Stressful’ is one word that describes the life of a mother of very small children and even more for new parents. Coping with everyday activities can sometimes leave you drained and somewhat unsure of yourself, but be rest assured, that you are not alone. These tips will help reduce stress and make parenting a wonderful experience: 1. […]
MOMS’ CORNER: The Right Time to Bloom
A while ago I planted some flowers, now my love for plants is a story for another day, but I was going through a difficult time in my life and needed to get my mind off things, so I went back to something I have always loved, gardening. Now that’s the only other thing that […]