• Can you imagine venturing out alone to a country where you don’t know anyone or even the language?  That’s what each of our parents did over 50 years ago when they immigrated from India to the United States.  They arrived with a few dollars and a God-inspired dream to make life better for their parents […]

  • So I did a thing two weeks ago. I wore a costume.  While that may not sound like much of an accomplishment, it is for me because the last time I wore one was when I was five years old. I guess you could say that it has just never been in my comfort zone. […]

  • When my husband was a newborn, the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck. It had been so tightly wound that he came out blue. It was a frightening moment for everyone in the room, to say the least. But the staff moved expeditiously to unwrap the cord and slowly, but surely, my husband’s voice […]

  • I am a history buff.  I love reading about the successes and failures of the past to learn from it.  I am particularly intrigued by courageous leaders who left an imprint in history to make our world a better place to live.  Combatting injustices and fighting for freedom especially captivates my heart. The sacrifices such […]

  • I had an acquaintance in college that I would converse with in the campus dining room.  Our schedules happened to converge during mealtimes, and we would talk when we met with each other.  He was an intelligent student, and we had stimulating conversations during our time there. During one particular lunch, I remember sitting down […]

  • My nephews have always been pretty easy to please.  Give them a basketball and a hoop and they are good to go.   Years ago, before they were even teenagers, I took them to the court at our neighborhood amenity center. I watched.  They played. We hadn’t been there too long when a group of […]

  • Natural disasters.  Shootings.  Division. It seems as if these are the frequent headliners lately. I don’t know about you, but hearing of such tragedies is pretty disheartening and causes us to respond in different ways. Some folks remain in a state of fear and pity: “Oh how terrible!” Some quickly move on with their own […]

  • “Whoo! It’s hot out here Ya know? I don’t mind though Just glad to be free Know what I’m saying..! Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance I just wanna praise you I just wanna praise you…” I imagine a prisoner being pounded by the harsh sunlight and heat when he first steps […]

  • I’ve shared previously how my family and I ventured to take road trips across the United States.  Following is an account from our adventure this summer: Family of 5.  4 flights.  Passports in tow as we step out of the country for the first time.  4 pieces of luggage plus bags to carry on.  2 […]