Kadinechristie - Kadine Christie - Author, Writer, Speaker, Creator

Dying Wish

Endometriosis, Family, friendship, Life, Marriage, Marriage, Mindful Living,, Mindfulness, Moments, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, Stories, TravelApril 1, 202062Views 0Likes 0Comments

We chose Panama City Beach the way one would if they were to spin a globe, stop it suddenly, and select the first place whose letters were no longer a blur. We rolled the words around our mouths, considered the price we wanted to pay, and searched for vacation properties. For weeks, we sent ideas…

I Moved to The Beach To Die

Chronic Pain, Endometriosis, Family, Hysterectomy, Life, Marriage, Moments, oophorectomyMarch 30, 202073Views 0Likes 0Comments

One night when my endometriosis pain got so intense and excruciating, I knelt on the carpet to cry and pray. My sister-in-law was taking care of the children that day, and when they came into my room to say goodnight, I mustered up all the energy I had to appear well. It was impossible. My…

Being

Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Overcoming fears, Stories, WritingMarch 26, 202078Views 0Likes 1Comment

My middle toe on my left foot is a survivor.Growing up in Jamaica, it was normal to play barefoot - to style your hair in an updo, get completely dressed in a frilly frock, and wear absolutely no shoes. One day, while I was playing bat and run with my siblings and cousins, I…

Connecting during Distancing

Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Simple Living, Small wonders, Stories, WritingMarch 25, 202067Views 0Likes 1Comment

This morning my mother and brother reminded me, via our family group chat, that I promised to share my Jamaican Hardough Bread recipe. I could have easily typed it, or take a picture of the one I've been using for quite some time, but there was something therapeutic about preparing this copy for my family.…

Untrained Observer

By FriendsMarch 22, 202077Views 0Likes 0Comments

When Gretchen and I are in the kitchen, it's like a dance. She chills the wine, I pour. She makes breakfast and dessert, I make dinner - she is my faithful sous chef. Two years ago, after one of our great dances in the kitchen, Gretchen wrote this in her journal and shared it with…

Ah!!!

Children, Family, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Motherhood, Nature, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, Spring, StoriesMarch 21, 202067Views 0Likes 0Comments

Yesterday, we accepted a text-invitation to walk through an orchard. We dropped everything and prepared for a mini-adventure. Each person in our household is aware of their role when we are heading out. Markolee filled the water bottles, grabbed his bicycle and put it in the truck. Zahara took the blankets and basket down, and…