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Navigating Unfamiliar Relationships Though I am not sure why, being a daughter-in-law did not seem quite as complex as being a mom-in-law. My daughter-in-law days are long gone, but my mom-in-law days are still unfolding which means I’m still learning about my role as a mom-in-law. I knew of my mom-in-law, Berniece, because my husband-to-be…

Our Siblings There was a time when I had to learn to get along with my siblings because Mom said so.  Then there was the time when I alienated myself from my siblings because I didn’t like them so much. Now, there is mutual respect and emotional bonding among us. What happened? The short answer…

Relationship With God? If someone were to ask me about my relationship with God I’d have to say that it is both personal and active. Personal because I believe God knew me even while I was being formed inside my mom’s womb; active because good relationships are not passive. People assume that because I believe…

Our Adult Children Though at first I was uncertain and fearful about becoming a mom, the second I cradled our first born in my arms, I felt something fierce and tender at the same time; my heart was transformed into the heart of a mom.  Motherhood is complex. No matter how old our offspring get,…