Maria Macfarlane

A Tribute to a Good Woman

Mother's Day is celebrated in May; therefore it is only fitting to dedicate this edition of the mom-e-news to my late mother-in-law who passed away a few weeks ago. My daughters have had to deal with the tragedy of losing two grandparents within a 4 month period. Needless to say, one's perspective on life, love and family cannot help but be affected when touched by such profound events. Motherhood is a vocation. We are proud... (posted by Maria 2 years 22 days ago.)

"Tis The Season

Let the celebration begin! The earnest Thanksgiving Holiday is over. Now the colorful Christmas Season is upon us and the change of gears is a welcome respite at the end of a long year. It is a time for joyous diversions.... to be festive, to socialize and to partake in some well-deserved merrymaking. But it's not only about parties and decorations, is it? Although we are commemorating an occasion rich in tradition, ritual and pageantry... (posted by Maria 2 years 176 days ago.)

The Rocking Chair

It's Mother's Day. I'm sitting in my rocking chair in the nursery, looking up at the musical rocking horse on the bureau. Whimsical knick knacks line the shelves and brightly colored decorations adorn the pastel colored walls. Such a pretty room! Next to the crib hangs an elaborate photo growth chart. It has only one picture in it right now - the one that was taken by the hospital photographer only one week ago. I suppose, to mark... (posted by Maria 2 years 259 days ago.)