Loss, Relationships & Spirituality
by Lisa M. Kurek July 14, 2019 Five years ago (actually 1,862 days ago as I write this, but who’s counting, except me) my 23 year old daughter died from a freak accident. In my brief hours of clarity, before I descended into the black hole of grief, I realized that my...Relationships & Spirituality
By Mary Groenewoud Hale I have fond memories of my iron butterfly grandmother, Cornelia Lievense Groenewoud, sitting in her chair knitting. She was always doing something with her hands: knitting, crocheting, darning socks, or sewing. She even made the men in our...Relationships & Spirituality
By Caroline Kessler SalcedoOn July 19, 2018, my husband and I met a stranger and invited her to live with us. To be honest, she wasn’t the best roommate at first. She stayed up all night, was very loud and never cleaned up after herself. She left her stuff all over...Health, Iron Caterpillars, Relationships & Spirituality
By Rachel FriendI don’t know if I can fully express the range of emotions I went through once I discovered my son had “special needs.” Specifically, a rare genetic disorder that would be the reason for his global developmental delays. Our journey began after we took...Relationships & Spirituality
By Kay Lynn Means-Darling When I think back on my life, my first thought is the need to honor my heroes…being a true Daddy’s girl, first on my list would be my father. Oh how I wish I “would have known then what I know now.” The extent of sacrifices he bestowed...Relationships & Spirituality
By Amber Davis I met my now ex-husband, Luke, at a high school band party when I was 15. We were strangers when our names were entered in a kissing contest. I remember our names being called and walking to the stage amidst cheers and whistles from the crowd. Luke was...Iron Caterpillars, Relationships & Spirituality
It has been a pleasure watching Shayna Levy grown this year in her preparation for her Bat Mitzvah. As part of her mitzvah project, she helped us interview Iron Caterpillars for Iron Butterflies Project. ← Previous Story Next Story...Relationships & Spirituality
By Mark LehmanLast weekend an airline flight delay leaving Washington D.C. gave me a couple of rare free hours. I could choose to see new monuments, a museum, or just visit favorite landmarks in this wonderful and uniquely American city. I opted for Arlington National...Relationships & Spirituality
From the time Seth Glier was a young boy, music was something he always enjoyed. As he grew up, he loved to entertain friends and family to be the center of attention. Now, as an adult, Seth has released numerous albums and has even garnered a Grammy...
