Tag Archives: siblings
My Mini Me
“Are you going to have a baby?” I asked my mother over a game of mancala. I was 8. Though she had told me to be careful asking women about pregnancy, I was curious. She cocked her head then answered … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, disconnect, Eghosa Eguakun, emotions, faith, family, feminine, gender, healing, human being, journey, love, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy, siblings
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Mercy
When my children were squabbling and came to me to tattle on one another, I took each child aside separately to hear their account of the problem. Since both were guilty, at the end of our chat I asked them … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged appropriate, children, consequence, grace, guilty, mercy, parenting, perspective, prayer, punishment, siblings, squabbling
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Acknowledgement
Comical Explanation
Posted in Charity, Reflections
Tagged acceptance, acknowledgement, appreciation, Comical Explanation, important, respect, Roll call, siblings, Validation, volunteer
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My Daily Walk
My sister and I weren’t close growing up. The oldest of seven, Barbara was bookish, while I, the second oldest, couldn’t sit still — always playing hopscotch and tag outside our Bronx apartment. When Barbara left for Bennington College, the … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged Beverly Abercrombie, character, communication, courage, Energy, family, gratitude, happiness, healing, insight, responsibility, siblings, strength, tranquility, walking
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Siblings
Comical Explanation
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Tagged arguments, children, Comical Explanation, communication, home schoolig, parenting, quaratine, Refereeing, remote work, Sharing, siblings
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Real Life of an MSW 