DONNA BARRUN
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 →
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 →
One Monday evening, a few weeks ago, Seth came home from his soccer training, then went straight to the kitchen where I was preparing dinner and kissed me on the cheek. That very moment, I knew that something was not right. He was not his usual self who would greet … Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
The past few months have been full on. It has been an exhausting journey, physically and emotionally, but exhilarating and fulfilling at the same time. We have nurtured relationships, embraced life’s pleasant and not-so-pleasant surprises, celebrated milestones – and for that, we are truly grateful. To be given wonderful opportunities … Continue Reading →
I consider myself as introverted by nature. Some people who have met me might question this statement, but those who truly know me would agree. In a number of occasions, I can be anti-social, and would prefer to spend the weekends lost in the beauty of nature or to stay at home … Continue Reading →
During my teenage years, when I still have the luxury of time that has afforded me to stare into blank spaces, I do daydream a lot. I cannot recall now the details of those magical moments when my mind wandered while the earth around me stood still , but the … Continue Reading →
The sound of the alarm from my sons’ bedroom woke me up. A few seconds later, Seth was already in our bedroom, with energy level turned to high, waking us up. It is Saturday, and it’s soccer day! All their games for this season were scheduled at 8.00 in the … Continue Reading →
I am a pasta freak. I love my red sauce pasta, but my kids like it creamy. We have tried the no-cream carbonara, where you substitute cream with egg and parmesan mixture and it is a healthier choice, but the more sinful version is the yummiest!!! The choice is yours. … Continue Reading →