Motherhood, as in speaking (or writing, that is) about my own mother and that of being a mother myself, is - for me - another word for Querencia, my Word of the Year. In the beginning, I only thought of motherhood in reference to being a daughter. And, of course, I sometimes dreamed of motherhood …
Tag: growing up
Easter Memories & Home
This Easter was a busy one, at work and personally. Being an administrative assistant in a small but vibrant parish, I wear many hats in respect to supporting several ministries as well as the pastor and office manager. In addition, one of my sister's entered the Catholic church at Easter vigil making Holy Week extra …
A Love Letter to My First Home
Querencia, a place where one feels at home; a safe place; a sanctuary; and my word of the year, has me considering all the ways I've either felt safe, loved, secure, or have sought a safe haven from the stresses of this world. This month seems appropriate to write a letter to my first home, …
Labor Day
When I was a kid, I used to think that Labor Day was about mothers in labor. Of course, as I got older, I learned the real meaning behind Labor Day. I'm not sure I ever lost that feeling of confusion when wondering why we weren't honoring mothers giving birth to their babies that grew …
Virginia Alice Crawford 