When I had my first baby I was convinced I was going to die. Bill kindly said, “You are not going to die, Honey.” Yet, I made him promise to sue the hospital once I did, so he would have enough money to raise the baby without me. Seriously, he had to solemnly swear and … Continue reading Welcome Shepherd!
Month: October 2023
Children of Israel
Another story, sent by Orly’s sister, about some friends of theirs. Right to left- Abigail (4), Amalia (6) and Michael (9). Michael (9), Amalia (6), and Abigail (4) are children of Roy and Smadar Idan. They live in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Roy is a photographer for the news network YNET. When the attack started, Roy … Continue reading Children of Israel
Israel
I learned a few years ago that I have a myopic American view of the world. It wasn’t until I went to the hard places around the globe that I realized the complexity of a crisis, no matter what country it is in, is something my western brain cannot comprehend. How easy it is to … Continue reading Israel
A Lamentation
Because sometimes there are no words…only lament... O Lord, how long will the violence last? How many nations will rise up to kill other nations? The pain seems never ending. The groans too deep for words. Innocence stolen. Virtue slaughtered. Blood spills into the streets. It runs like a river at flood stage, fast moving … Continue reading A Lamentation
Land of the Storytellers
Ireland is known for its stories. I think the wind and the waves started something, and the music picked it up and ran with it. Myths and legends blend with history and hardship to weave a tapestry of tales. They interlock into the backdrop causing imagination to flourish. The fairies, giants, and banshees, the love … Continue reading Land of the Storytellers
The Churches of Ireland
I live in the Southern United States, the Bible Belt, where there is a church on every corner, so I am familiar with multitudes of churches. In Ireland, the spires of the churches are the tallest buildings in every skyline. In villages, the church is not only the largest building, it is often in the … Continue reading The Churches of Ireland
Driving Adventures
When we planned this trip to Ireland, I was determined not to have to rent a car. Not only for the expense of it, but also because my anxiety of driving on the opposite side of the road. I was terrified because I know how much cognitive ability it takes to drive in my own … Continue reading Driving Adventures
Michelle's Mosaic 