Grief and Joy

Over the past unimaginably sad months, I’ve kept quiet. I prefer to listen to the whole range of voices that needs to be heard. With the many dark, devastating events that are happening around us, I find it hard to write down the words that will convey what is in … Continue Reading →

Your Purpose Is Now

Brokenhearted. Grieving. Angry. That was me a couple of weeks ago after receiving a very sad news back home about the sudden passing of a dear cousin. I saw her healthy and radiant just two months ago when she celebrated my brother’s wedding with us back home and now she … Continue Reading →

Bloom Where You Are Planted

SEVEN years ago, we packed our bags and left what is comfortable, in search of something different. It was and has been one of the hardest decisions we have had to make and we are grateful to have been blessed with strength of hearts. Finding our place in this part … Continue Reading →

Because she’s a mother

Over the past few months, motherhood has been defining new boundaries for me. It’s like entering an unfamiliar territory which can be scary at times. Just like most inevitable changes in life, what I came to see is that I just need to master what this space has to offer, … Continue Reading →

Dear Donna

It is Sunday, my favourite day of the week. Orly and the boys left early for the boys’ first soccer training session for the season, and coming home late from a friend’s party last night, they let me sleep in and didn’t bother to wake me up. It could have … Continue Reading →

Empty but Hopeful

For days now, I have been searching for peace, but I find emptiness. There were a couple of nights where I cried myself to sleep. It is dark and it is painful. There are too many questions and I couldn’t find the answers. I feel trapped, frustrated, sad and empty. … Continue Reading →