I received this beautiful gift in my inbox. Many thanks to my friend Vincenzia for sharing this bit of loveliness. “There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings.” ~Hodding Carter, Jr.
Have you created an orphan?
March 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
Have you abandoned a child? Have you abandoned a child who has wide-eyed wonder? Have you abandoned a child that tugs at your sleeve while you are trying to work? Have you abandoned a child who wants you to take them out to play? Have you abandoned a child who needs warmth and security? Have… [Continue Reading]
IT’S ALL IN THE NOSE!
March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s all in the nose that makes a child with down-syndrome run towards you with open arms for a hug. It’s all in the nose that makes children hide behind their mother’s skirt, and peek from behind it. It’s all in the nose that brings warm, kindness and love to the abandoned HIV positive child…. [Continue Reading]
A Stay-at-Home Mom’s Paycheck
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Us stay-at-home moms often feel we work a payless job. Last Friday at about 5:30pm as my 6 year old and 3 year old were working on painting and drawing I was reading some of my Facebook friends’ posts about it being payday Friday and I was enviously thinking “I remember when…” Then out of the… [Continue Reading]
First DO no MORE harm.
December 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The title of this blog may sound a little dark. I don’t mean it to be. I am taking 100% responsibility for the sentiments expressed here. First a confession: I have done harm. I have dome harm to myself, to those I love and to those I don’t love. There was a time when I… [Continue Reading]
What I Know For Sure…
August 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
Welcome to a new Monday blog on IndranisLight.org! This blog will be written for Moms by Moms. As always, we would love to hear what you think. Enjoy! The fabulous Ms. Oprah writes an article in the back of each O Magazine titled What I Know For Sure. This reminds me of when I was younger and… [Continue Reading]
Is your mobile phone more important that your child?
August 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I was in a store the other day and overheard this: “Sit down and be quiet, you cannot disturb your mother while she shops” said a male voice. Then I saw that mom was about 8 months pregnant and sent her some silent blessings and good energy. It was hot, her belly was heavy and… [Continue Reading]
PARENTS GET OFF THE TELEPHONE…and play with your kids, please
February 15, 2010 By 2 Comments
I am visiting my child in Philly and went to see a beautiful ORCHID show at LONGWOOD GARDENS. As I was waiting for my car service to pick me up I saw a Mom SLAP her little girl ( age 5 or 6) because she threw a small snow ball and it landed on a… [Continue Reading]
