Finding Comfort

Siyum Musings

By |2021-02-25T12:39:19-05:00July 10, 2015|

My father called that day “Black Monday.” It was the day that the doctor said to my parents, “I am sorry, but there is nothing more we can do for your son. It is your choice if you would like to let him die in the hospital or at home.” It wasn’t a decision. There was nothing my brother wanted more than to be at home. And so [...]

When the Wind Blows

By |2021-02-25T12:39:19-05:00May 6, 2015|

We all go through challenging times. It is usually during these times that we start seeking out Hashem in a more intense way.  Here are some thoughts I had a while back when there was a lot going on in my life. I was walking outside with my daughter who was a toddler. She was running ahead and giggling. Suddenly there came a strong gust of wind. She [...]

Feeling the Simchah of Purim

By |2021-02-25T12:39:19-05:00February 25, 2015|

My children all unanimously agree that Purim is the best Yom Tov. For months beforehand they talk about what they will dress up as and which friends will receive their mishloach manos. As we get closer and closer to Purim their excitement increases and escalates. So far there never has been a Purim when they were disappointed. The older ones need Purim shtick that will outdo last year’s. [...]

Mommy’s Little Girl

By |2021-02-25T12:39:19-05:00February 1, 2015|

My four-year-old daughter loves to play house. Typical of a four-year-old girl, she usually wants to be the mommy. Often when she isn’t even playing she considers herself a mother to her dolls and stuffed animals. She leaves me with instructions for how to care for them while she is in school. So I wasn’t surprised when she started talking about becoming a mother for real, iy”H. One [...]

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