Becoming A Grandmother

Over a year ago I became a grandmother for the first time after our older son and his wife had a beautiful baby girl named Penelope. I had always wanted a girl myself but we had two boys, who are the best of friends. In hindsight, two boys worked for us. They shared many common … Continue reading Becoming A Grandmother →

Inconsolable Loss

(Especially for Israeli and Palestinian mothers grieving the loss of their children right now. ) I didn’t know the right thing to say I remained speechless Touching her To show support I was there A silent witness to Her pain Her tears Her loss What words Could possibly console A mother Who loses A child?

Shoes of the Little Ones

Photo I took at Auschwitz My God. These are the shoes of children—Sandals, boots and leather footwear Worn by little ones with hopes and dreams for a bright future Innocent boys and girls expecting that their parents would keep them safe None of them realizing that once they took off their shoes, their fate was … Continue reading Shoes of the Little Ones →

The awful, horrible, terrible time

--Dedicated to children all around the world It was an awful, horrible, terrible time when we couldn't say, "Let's play!" When we had to stay home, all alone, with no one to talk to. How can a tiny bug keep us all away from fun, away from sun, day after day? Mommy is crabby all … Continue reading The awful, horrible, terrible time →