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The sacredness of death and birth

The sacredness of death and birth

October 7th, 2007, is the day my dad died. He was in Houston, TX, and I was in Deming, NM. I remember the phone ringing around 6:30 am with the news. He missed my mom terribly, and my faith assures me he was dancing to Little Joe Y La Familia with his bride that...
Prayer is a necessity…

Prayer is a necessity…

There’s been quite a bit of change and transition in my life. A new job, and moving to southern New Mexico for my husband’s new pastoral appointment (moving a home with four creatives and their ‘stuff’ and two pianos in the summer is not optimal). I finally feel like...
What my numbness and tingling hands taught me about hemophilia

I still dance to the beat of an emergency siren

Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, July 23, 2025 The kitchen buzzed with energy. Cookies were in the oven, a skillet of deliciousness simmered on the stove, and fresh tortillas were being rolled out on the counter. When my oldest son, Julian, and I cook...
What my numbness and tingling hands taught me about hemophilia

Everything matters in the journey with hemophilia

Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, April 23, 2025 As I transition to a new job in a new city, I’m meeting new colleagues at work. In these early days of getting to know everyone, I share only what I’m asked. I’ll share more of my story in time, especially...