I lived with a saint.
My Moroccan mother-in-law, Oum El-Khiat Hiba (translation: The Mother of the Brothers and Sisters), was a saint. I don’t mean this metaphorically but quite literally. Her actions, demeanor, and profound spirituality set her apart from 99.9% of the people I have ever known.
Only a ... Read More
Category: Mother’s Day Gift
10
May2025
19
May2024
“Life’s gentle breeze has abandoned me. Its mighty wind no longer fills my sails, propelling and sustaining my journey.”
My mother-in-law, an ancient woman laced with crepe paper skin and mounds of sagging flesh lay thinking to herself.
As we sat together, I planted one hand on her head and the other ... Read More
09
May2020
What is it about a mothers love that it so special? What is it about her love that can be a balm for our wounds, diminish our pain, and lift our hearts? So what is it that makes a mother’s love so unique? I believe it comes from ... Read More