The sky was inky black, the stars shone brightly above us and the wind blew my hair straight up in the air. We watched as sparks flew up into the dark night, as the glassblowers created something out of nothing. It was amazing to see how the glassblowers would roll the hot glass, blowing it … Continue reading Dancing Alone by Diana Levine
One night I was awakened by a scene from six years ago, playing in my head like a movie. It was a bright crisp morning in New York City, filled with promise and hope. You see, I was 20 weeks pregnant with my second child. Everything about this pregnancy felt different from my first. With … Continue reading You Are Rejoiced Over by Hannah Zaretsky
Ah, November. I don’t know where this article finds you, but here in Illinois the temperature has dropped, the leaves have turned scarlet, pumpkin spice lattes are back, and we’ve begun lighting our scented candles in the evenings. It’s hard to believe that only a few short months ago it was the beginning of summer. … Continue reading Raba Emunatecha by Stephanie R. SanHamel
At three years old, my father died. That moment in time, though one I could barely comprehend, has changed my life forever. The loss of a parent or close friend or relative is something you grapple with at any age. Life is painful and difficult. Over the years, through the many difficult life situations I … Continue reading Thankful for the Pain
