Tag: mother’s day
Julia Ward Howe – Woman of the Week
The founder of Mother's Day! Read her "Mother's Day Proclamation" at the end of this post.
The Missing Mother: A Reconstruction
My father's mother, pictured on the left, died at the age of 27, when dad was two years old. I've been trying to tell her story for over 30 years.
Thanksgiving: Why I’m grateful for the sage
I dedicate this post to the women in my family and the women in families everywhere. Thank you for your guidance, your strength and your love.
An adoptive mother reflects on her children’s birthparents
Laurie Stephens lives in Atlanta, Ga., with her daughters Lily, 11 and Avery, 7, both of whom were adopted from China.
Recycling the Empty Nest, by Sharon Kolker
Most importantly, remember, this is a hugely special time for you. It’s time to dream, renew and refocus on you.
Finding the Motherhood of God
I began to pray for and meditate on a feminine aspect of God to whom I could relate.