Echoesoflight

The Shape of Time and Friendship

Lately, I’ve been thinking about time—not just the ticking of clocks or the turning of calendar…
How the Alpaca Got Its Name

Here is a little story ive had rambling around in my mind for some time. Hope…
Shielded by Grace, Moments of God’s Protection

This past weekend, while listening to worship music, one line struck me in a way it…
Packing up the Past-1981 and the Road to Resiliance

The year was 1981. I was 16, a junior in high school, and thriving. I loved…
Echoes of Traditions Lost-Light of Redemption Found-Part 2

Growing up in my religion wasn’t all bad. There were moments of joy—weekend roller-skating, winter ice…
Growing up Wild-Mallows and Marbles

I’ve always been a bit of a weirdo. While other girls were playing dolls and house,…
A Train to California: A Memory in Motion

After my mom and I moved to Arizona, I remember one memorable trip when my mom…
The Weight beneath the Smile

I was but a child of four years, and my garments felt as though they conspired…
Echoes of Traditions Lost, Light of Redemption Found-Part 1

I remember celebrating one of every holiday, each one a vibrant tapestry of tradition and magic.…
Silver Thread of the Ocean’s Breath

Have you ever experienced something so fleeting, so seemingly insignificant, yet so beautiful that it left…
Poppies, Hot Chocolate and Love: Reflections on Childhood

Some of my earlier blog posts may have delved into difficult memories, and if they’ve brought…
Learning Beyond the Surface: A Reflection on My Journey

Growing up within a particular religious framework taught me many things—not just about doctrine, but about…
Hello World!

“Every adversity, every failure, every heartbreak, carries with it the seed of an equal or greater…