Marilyn R. Gardner's Blog, page 75
August 31, 2015
The Resilient Orthodox: We Come Needy
The morning light reflects off the gold of the icons and it is beautiful. The church is quiet, save footsteps …
August 28, 2015
Hand of Blessing
Hand of Blessing by Robynn You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my …
August 26, 2015
“How to Distribute a Migrant”
The words sound like a cookbook or an instructional manual, like “how to change a tire” or “how to skin …
August 25, 2015
On Welcoming the Third Culture Kid
The last week in August is upon us, and lamentations of “how quickly the summer has gone” can be heard …
August 24, 2015
“Who Among You can Put Christina Back in the Arms of Her Mother?”
Sometimes a story emerges that captures all other stories. It becomes the iconic story, the one that explains everything. …
“Who Will Put Christina Back in the Arms of Her Mother?”
Sometimes a story emerges that captures all other stories. It becomes the iconic story, the one that explains …
August 23, 2015
Light Shines in the Darkness
I woke up early to a grey sky and soft summer rain falling. I could hear water on the pavement …
August 22, 2015
How I Felt Going to Boarding School….
I was so little when I went to boarding school. And most of my friends were as well. When I …
August 21, 2015
For the Women in Mexico
For the Women in Mexico by Robynn “I was born and raised in the US midwest, but am now raising …
August 20, 2015
Hope in Exile: A Broken Ankle
This is the first of a few stories from my time in Iraq. Thank you for reading. I met Anees …
