“I regret to inform you…” The words I never wanted to see on the e-mail I had been anxiously waiting on. “Fail” A feeling of rejection washed over me as the monosyllabic word glared at me from the screen after I clicked “submit”. “I’m sorry…you didn’t make the team.” My daughter, crushed, from hearing those […]
Since I was a young girl, my parents have had family friends who were more like family to us. There was one couple in particular who I thought of as my own uncle and aunt. I referred to them as Appachen and Ammachi. Having a background that hails from South India, I realized that public […]
I work in a building that requires badge access. If I don’t have my badge on me, it makes for a long day because everywhere I go, I need someone to help me get in. Fortunately, the little pocket in my purse ensures I keep it secure, and it’s on me by the time I […]
During our lunch hour, my children are excited to blast the music of their choice. There is one soundtrack that is played pretty frequently because of how much they enjoy those tunes. Though I’ve heard the lyrics countless times, the following stood out to me today: “I will get back up again.” When reading the […]
I had just walked off the stage after speaking to a group of women. I was greeted by gracious cheers and people patting me on the back. Then, I came face to face with someone who I deeply admire. “Thank you for being faithful.” Now granted, much of my talk was about being faithful so […]
When the name Joseph is referenced in the Bible, what comes to mind? Usually, it’s the guy with the coat of many colors – the guy who dreamed – the guy who became a big deal in Egypt. However, there is another Joseph in scripture. The Joseph in the New Testament – the husband of Mary […]
Tough Times
This year has been a challenging journey for me. There have been unexpected detours that felt overwhelming and stressful. Truthfully, they left me feeling weary. Some days all I could see was everything that had
