My husband Luis and I met when we were young, only 19 and 16 years old. He grew up in a different neighborhood but found his way to my home church. After a few months, we became a pair. Lui and I didn’t know much of anything except that we enjoyed each other’s company. We … More Something About Marriage
“Mejor sola que mal acompañada. (Better alone than in bad company.)” Many parents have aimed this advice at their child. It’s often when they express displeasure in the friends surrounding their teens. The angst of adolescence can cause us to reject anything coming out of our parents’ mouths that even remotely sounds like a life … More The Cheese Stands Alone
During the first two months of the year 2020, my husband and I were preparing to sell our first house. We loved that house and were proud of it but it was time for a change. I staged my home myself with low-priced items from the local Ross and Marshalls to give it the best … More Your Roots
We are all keenly aware that life is short. In an instant, the loss of someone we love threatens to upend everything we know and all sense of normalcy. I have shared with you a little of my journey losing the dad who raised me 30 years ago. Over the last couple of years, I’ve … More The Impact of Loss
I saw this featured image on Facebook with the caption: “Your friends matter!” If you don’t know the reference, this is one artist’s interpretation of the story found in Mark 2:1-12. That story in Mark 2 paints the picture of a paralyzed man who wanted to get to Jesus. Four of his presumed friends carry … More Open Up the Roof
It was Father’s Day recently. I won’t say that it is a sad day for me. I married my husband, Luis, who is an amazing father to our two children. We have a good time celebrating him, feeding him, and ultimately kicking back for the day. It’s definitely a time to reflect and count our … More Remembering Dad
Has someone ever said to you that they were struggling for their voice to be heard? Have you ever felt that yourself? Most of my life, I have felt this way throughout my many stages. I was the third child of four. I was a naive teenager. I became a mom and wife. I work … More It’s Day 1 and I’m Speaking Up
Raíces: Rooted in Faith, Familia, and Friendship 