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Faith, Family, Uncategorized

The 5-Letter Word for Our Souls

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 Anika Ortiz

This morning during a 9am Zoom call, we were asked to write on a piece of paper a word that describes how we’re currently feeling. Before four weeks ago, life maneuvered at a freeway pace. Our family went from one thing to the next without moments of exhaling. Balance and rhythm struck discord in my… Continue reading The 5-Letter Word for Our Souls

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Faith, Family, Uncategorized

When Peace Shatters

November 29, 2018November 30, 2018 Anika Ortiz

On a still, March morning, I ran upstairs for a moment while my 18-month-old son played downstairs. I left him playing with trains and a bouncy ball. In my brief absence, he crawled under our glass coffee table to retrieve a ball and tried to stand up. The 60 pound weight of the glass proved… Continue reading When Peace Shatters

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Family, Uncategorized

Hiding Spots and Joy’s Timeless Gratitude

September 16, 2018 Anika Ortiz

I knew one day my childhood home would be for sale despite my heart's denial. But here we are. Sign staked in the ground. Home beautifully staged. Empty drawers and closets. Open house will soon begin. This home provided stability, safety and a whole lot of love and grace. Of course, it's the people who… Continue reading Hiding Spots and Joy’s Timeless Gratitude

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Faith, Family, Motherhood

First Day of High School

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 Anika Ortiz

The morning air fills with a dichotomy of time. The youngest needs help getting dressed in her mismatched outfit, doesn't care if her hair's done and fills her tiny mouth with cereal. The eldest scarfs down self-made scrambled eggs, combs his newly cut hair, and grabs his gargantuous backpack. I watch these two sit side… Continue reading First Day of High School

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