Family - 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, 202055Views 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, 202063Views 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…

Ah!!!

Children, Family, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Motherhood, Nature, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, Spring, StoriesMarch 21, 202059Views 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…

Rose Garden

Children, Family, Featured, Food, Garden, Hair, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Motherhood, Nature, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, Spring, Stories, TravelMarch 20, 202042Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sometimes, little noses greet the roses,

Home Is…

Children, Family, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Nature, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, Spring, Stories, TravelMarch 16, 202090Views 0Likes 0Comments

I migrated from Jamaica to the United States when I was eleven years old. I have lived in four states, seven cities, and thirteen homes.From these experiences, I have learned: Home is not just a physical space. Home is daily conversations my sister, laughter with my brother, and the length of my mother's never-ending, but sagacious stories. Home is coffee…

Sweetness of Spring.

Children, Family, Food, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Nature, Simple Living, Small wonders, Spring, StoriesMarch 14, 202062Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today, I opened my spring/summer suitcase, pulled out a pair of sandals and shorts, and painted my toenails red. The season is changing. Hot cocoas, stews and blankets are going into hibernation.Mojitos, salads, and light sheets will replace them.I’m not ready for the heat of summerBut I am ready for the…