If you have spent 2.5 seconds around Latin Americans, specifically Mexicans, you probably know a little urban legend about La Llorona- the weeping woman. For my friends who are not familiar with this folklore, allow me to share one of the many versions of this particular tale. Maria (la llorona) was a beautiful woman who … More Tales from a girl stuck in quarantine (part one): Llorona Virus
“What if we rewrite the stars?Say you were made to be mineNothing could keep us apartYou’d be the one I was meant to find“ “No one can rewrite the starsHow can you say you’ll be mine?Everything keeps us apartAnd I’m not the one you were meant to find“ Six o’clock turned into seven-thirty and even … More I’ll be “sure” again- one day!
So(joy)urners Cultivating sibling love Today will be taking a walk down a somewhat messy, often confusing- yet immensely relatable path; if you’re like me & haven’t got this whole sibling thing figured out, then I invite you to jump in this figurative car and lets go for a juicy ride! Our story begins in the … More Not in HER image!
If you’re anything like me, the times you’ve actually been “chosen” for something are few and far between– team sports, contests, you name it! You can imagine my shock when I was selected to serve on a jury in 2016; this was (low-key) ađź‘Ź veryđź‘Ź INVIGORATING đź‘Źmoment. Coming from someone who doesn’t often get selected, … More Overcoming Pharisee: [in progress]
Two weeks!! Two weeks of intentionality and checking in for my availability came down to this moment– I saw you….and everything else…disappeared. Instant chemistry! I remember it like it was yesterday; we met at the Cheesecake factory for appetizers and conversation. Egg rolls for the gentleman, ahi tuna for the lady. It was public, dialogue … More The Text Message I Couldn’t Hit “Send”
7.6 billion. That, my friends, is the number of people there are in this world. Though many of us will never meet face to face & our daily struggles look entirely different– there are many factors that unite us! My hope is that this blog would become more than a domain, go beyond being another … More Let’s walk this road together!
My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you.Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my image. Genesis … More Love Letters: (Part Eleven) My Child
Mi niño Puede que no me conozca, pero sĂ© todo sobre usted. Salmo 139: 1 SĂ© cuándo te sientas y cuándo te levantas. Salmo 139: 2 Estoy familiarizado con todos tus caminos. Salmo 139: 3 Incluso los pelos en tu cabeza están numerados. Mateo 10: 29-31 Para ti fueron hechos a mi imagen. GĂ©nesis 1:27 … More Cartas De Amor: (Parte Once) Mi Amado
A medida que somos criados por nuestros padres y crecemos para convertirnos en adultos, hay ciertas cosas que esperamos con ilusiĂłn, construir una vida y un legado propios, como el amor, casarnos, tener una familia y crecer. Viejo con el compañero de nuestra vida que Dios ha elegido para nosotros. Teniendo en cuenta que me … More Cartas De Amor: (Parte Diez) Añorando la Paternidad
As we are raised by our parents and grow up to be adults of our own, there are certain things we look forward to, to build a life and a legacy of our own, such as, love, getting married, having a family and growing old with our life’s mate … More Love Letters: (Part Ten) Yearning for Fatherhood
Mi verso favorito en la Biblia dice: “No te conformes con el patrĂłn de este mundo, sino que te transformes con la renovaciĂłn de tu mente. Entonces podrás probar y aprobar cuál es la voluntad de Dios: su buena voluntad, agradable y perfecta ”(Romanos 12: 2) Parece que cada vez que publico algo en las … More Cartas De Amor: (Parte Nueve) Rompe Con Las Redes Sociales, Porque Estás Aburrido
My favorite verse in the Bible says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2) It seems every time I post something on social … More Love Letters: (Part Nine) Break up with social media, cause you’re bored
Dear Unrequited, It is something not all of us have the horror of experiencing; The Few. The Proud. The Confused. While America’s mightiest warriors might make little of this comedic lexicon, we get it. Unrequited love sucks. I’m not too sure about the “few” aspect, I admit. I do lean towards the belief that every … More Love Letters: (Part Eight) Dear Unrequited
Hey cariño, Solo querĂa escribirte una nota rápida para los dĂas que no son dignos de Instagram, los dĂas en que todo parece ir mal, cuando el trauma emocional del asalto sexual parece tomar el control, los dĂas en que tus fracasos parecen presionar. Fuera del armario y ya no puedes esconderte. Los dĂas … More Cartas De Amor: (Parte Siete) Una Carta Para MĂ
Joy In The Journey 