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Word Sketches — Images created with words

Have you ever tried to draw an image of something in your head using colored pencils, crayons, or watercolors? You must understand then the effort, creativity, and courage necessary to bring those images to the paper. I hope the words I sketch here will help you see the images I am creating for you. Even better, you may be inspired to create word sketches of your own!

Let’s Talk About Women
Faith, Religion, Practical Theology, Women, Child Rearing, Memories, Memoir, Miracles, Spirituality Nylda Dieppa Faith, Religion, Practical Theology, Women, Child Rearing, Memories, Memoir, Miracles, Spirituality Nylda Dieppa

Let’s Talk About Women

I love and hate this picture of Mami and her brother Luyo kneeling prayerfully at the foot of Abuela Provi who is sitting in a chair. Abuelo Luis took this beautiful portrait of filial love and religious devotion. It expresses so much! But the story this image brings to mind affected me deeply growing up and led me to decide to bring my daughters up in a radically different way.

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