Sheelagh Cabalda is a partner, mama and educator, who has worked extensively in youth development, cultural studies, multicultural counseling, cancer support, higher education, events administration and non-profit management. Redefining success is a combination of positive & changing self-concept, inner directedness and a balance of priorities. It is personal empowerment -- taking charge over what we can control & accepting what we cannot. Every day is an attempt to do just that.
last night's thunderstorm resounded in worship and this morning's muddy gravel crunch leads me to a moment of truth as the glimmer of the lake ripples rain mittles from the pearly stoned sky i stand in prayer flashes of amber & ruby fire a lone duck glides along the lake i am alone too as the fall breeze whispers and shushes in waves i tune in to the bob of the pier a gust upon my back the swell in the trees my heart swells too with praise
Sometimes meeting family for the first time is like a blind date, full of excited and anxious energy. The idea of meeting them for the first time, thinking 'will we get along, will we like each other?' And when it works out, it's a familial bond and memories in the making. Am grateful to have met another family member from Saudi, who spent a couple of nights visiting with us.
that first hello cautious so as not to offend we barrel through the family ties that bond learning about each other's pasts, each other's lives when it's time to leave we are thankful for our shared time together a rare meeting forever in our hearts no matter where we breathe around the globe the draw of family pulls us towards home
