January, 1990. At thirty-six years old, I had a happy family with three healthy children and a successful career. My life was seemingly perfect, except for some ongoing nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath. I was pregnant. While I did not plan to have more children, this pregnancy delighted me. My best friend at workContinue reading “My Abortion Was Not a Choice”
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September 11, 2001
I’ve had two days at home and it is time to start moving around. It is a beautiful Georgia day, low humidity with a hint of fall in the crisp air. I make some jasmine tea, sit down on the sofa. The fragrance of blueberry muffins fill the house. This is the perfect life. Maybe I’ll go play some golfContinue reading “September 11, 2001”
The Last Bath
We began our day at the New Life International school and orphanage. Some kids live here and others just come to school here. School attendance is compulsory until age 18 but we have seen so many kids along the beach and in the streets. One of the street children, about 10 or 11, told usContinue reading “The Last Bath”
Facing my fears
We got up early today and traveled out to the Kakum National Park. No one will believe this but I am TERRIFIED of heights. I have been obsessing over the rope bridge at Kakum National Park since our very first planning meeting. One way or another, I was going to do it. Anyone who knowsContinue reading “Facing my fears”
Dr. Suzanne Minarcine 