Valerie Schultz

With the recent death of my mother, I feel more vulnerable to the threats and pitfalls of the world.

We rise in many small ways as we travel our unique road of life.

After many years, I found that I actually had a fondness for Bowie songs, because they made me think of my husband.

Would I lie for my child if it would keep her out of prison? Would I flee with my kid to another country?

I felt oddly and uncharacteristically vulnerable when I realized that my daughters had given up a free weekend in their own lives to check in on their mom.

As we lovingly stumble through another Advent season, we might remember the most important “yes” of all, the answer of a young Jewish girl named Mary.

We’d all like to cheat time’s passage, but all we have is today. This blessed day. A reflection for All Souls Day.

As grateful as I am for the health and well being of my family, as thankful as I am for the abundant blessings of my life, I know I have more to do. More to pray about. More to love.